The Framework Agreement is for the supply and delivery of a full range of vehicle component parts to the Participating Authorities, as listed, as and when required throughout the period 1.12.2012 until 30.11.2015. The requirement will cover at least 26 component part types for approximately 12 vehicle manufacturers encompassing approximately 26 vehicle models based on the current fleet in operation across Participating Authorities. The vehicle types and therefore the stocked range of parts may change throughout the period of the Framework Agreement depending on future Police vehicle purchases.

Component Parts supplied must be 'original spare parts' or 'parts of matching quality' as defined in Article 1, paragraphs 1 (t) and 1 (u) respectively, of the Block Exemption Regulation (EC) 1400/2002 or equivalent. Component parts must be supplied with the manufacturer's certification of specification to Original Equipment (OE) standard. Component parts when fitted must not impact on any vehicle warranty claims as depicted by the vehicle manufacturer.

The Contractor will be required to hold a level of stock to ensure compliance with the delivery requirements to each Participating Authority i.e. within 24 hours. The Contractor will also be required to provide imprest stock to be held by a Participating Authority to be used as required.

The Contractor is required to provide an appropriate secure electronic system for the transfer of all relevant information between the Contractor and a Participating Authority. This system as a minimum should allow a Participating Authority to:

1.Check availability of stocked parts and non-stock parts, place orders for stocked parts, requests for imprest stock (initial or replacement) and request quotations for non-stock parts;

2.Receive quotations;

3.Authorise quotations into orders, authorise orders and provide purchase order numbers;

4.Monitor the status of any order/request ; and

5.Provide access to authorised users with unique user names and configurable passwords.

All Goods supplied to a Participating Authority utilising the Framework Agreement (including those purchased from imprest) must have a manufacturer's warranty for a minimum of 12 months (from date of purchase) or 12 000 miles whichever is the sooner.