Tender

MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Feb 2022 at 10:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is looking to engage service providers for the provision of MOT and compliance testing for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles," is set against the backdrop of the transport services industry and is based in Swindon, England. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2022, lasting for an initial period of 24 months with the possibility of extending for an additional 24 months. Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 14th April 2022, at 14:00 hrs UK time, and any clarifications should be addressed by 4th April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in automotive services, particularly those experienced in MOT testing and vehicle compliance checks. Companies that specialise in repair and maintenance services for vehicles, especially those that can prove their suitability as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), are encouraged to compete for this contract. With three providers expected to be awarded based on their compliant bids, this is a chance for businesses to secure a potentially lucrative and ongoing partnership with a local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles

Notice Description

MOT and Compliance tests in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of the Mot and compliance checks in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles Project Description Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of MOT and compliance tests for Taxis and Private Hire vehicles as required by the Council including additional compliance checks. The intention is to award the contract to up to three providers and no volumes or values can be guaranteed to any individual supplier. These will be the top three scoring providers that have submitted a compliant bid. Full details relating to the MOT testing and compliance checks are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 24 months commencing 1st September 2022 with the option to extend for two further 12 months as per the contract terms and conditions. Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 14th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 4th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder / other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN598351 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84e5fd1c-e3b6-4494-85fc-fb907ad6ebb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8963cc2-6bce-45cb-822d-f957cbf7e07a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars

60120000 - Taxi services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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