Award

TRN-20-010 Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Services in the Belfast Area

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

23 Jun 2025 at 09:11

Award

08 May 2025 at 15:09

TenderUpdate

26 May 2023 at 12:13

Award

27 May 2021 at 09:34

Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has undertaken the procurement process under the title "TRN-20-010 Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Services in the Belfast Area", categorised under Repair and maintenance services. The services primarily relate to the maintenance and repair of vehicles within this locality. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been modified to extend the contract period due to unforeseen delays in the process. The framework, initially set for completion by 31st May 2025, now extends until 30th September 2025, ensuring continued service provision in the area. The procurement method was limited, circumventing the need for prior publication due to the circumstances outlined. Key dates include the further extension commencement on 1st June 2025 and the modification's anticipated publication in May 2025.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies skilled in repair and maintenance services. Suppliers with a robust capacity to ensure vehicle roadworthiness and compliance with regulations are poised to benefit. SMEs such as DH Motors, recognised as the current active supplier, can leverage this contract to increase their footprint and deliver quality service within the Belfast area. The contract stipulates adherence to specific regulations and manufacturer recommendations, making it ideal for businesses experienced in managing vehicle fleets and ensuring regulatory compliance across UK and EU standards.

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Notice Title

TRN-20-010 Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Services in the Belfast Area

Notice Description

Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs Services in the Belfast Area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contractor for the provision of a vehicle maintenance and repair service, ensuring that all vehicles are kept in safe and roadworthy condition. The EA requires that all vehicles will be always maintained in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, and to ensure compliance with relevant UK, Northern Ireland and European Union Legislations and Regulations to meet the standards set under the DVA Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness Commercial Goods and Passenger Carrying Vehicles.

Options: The framework was awarded for an initial one-year period with the option to extend for a further three months.

Procurement Information

Modification to the Framework is required due to delays in the procurement process which could not have been anticipated and necessary to ensure ongoing service provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair of EA Vehicles in the Belfast Area. The modification is permitted by Regulation 72(1)(c) of The Public Contacts Regulations 2015. Namely, the following conditions have been fulfilled: (i) the need for modification has been brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority could not have foreseen; This modification is required due to delays in the procurement process which could not have been anticipated. This is due to the re-structuring of the specification and financial response as delays. The re-tender of this framework is anticipated to be published May 2025. (ii) the modification does not alter the overall nature of the contract. The proposed modification does not impact the overall nature of the framework which will continue for the Maintenance and Repair of EA vehicles in the East Tyrone Area as detailed in the original specification

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034280-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

50113200 - Bus maintenance services

50116100 - Electrical-system repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

EDUCATION AUTHORITY NI

Contact Name
transport.procureeani.org.uk
Contact Email
transport.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

D AND H MOTORS

DH MOTORS

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