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Contract for the Management, Supply and Fitting of Tyres

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2025 at 10:33

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, initiated by Gateshead Borough Council, pertains to the "Contract for the Management, Supply and Fitting of Tyres." The procurement falls under the tyre repair services industry, specifically classified as "Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing." This contract covers a comprehensive tyre supply service inclusive of maintenance and associated services. The location of the service delivery is in the UKC2 region, with a focus on serving Gateshead Council's fleet at their depots and through roadside services. The procurement method used is an open procedure with the tender previously being in an "active" stage as of November 2024 and moving to "complete" after the award was made on 4th March 2025, following the award period on 15th January 2025. The tender had options for extending the contract, allowing for potential engagements of up to two additional years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and management services, particularly those with capabilities to handle a large and diverse fleet as required. Companies with expertise in tyre supply and maintenance, compliant with current transport and environmental legislations, are well positioned to benefit. The requirement for a continuously managed service, inclusive of 24/7 availability, positions businesses that can offer reliability and flexibility advantageously. With a total contract value of £775,500, this procurement can significantly contribute to business growth for firms that can meet the demands of rigorous service provision schedules, offering potential for long-term collaboration and expansion within the regional public sector market.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Management, Supply and Fitting of Tyres

Notice Description

Gateshead Council (The Council), require a Contractor who can provide a fully managed and comprehensive tyre supply service, inclusive of maintenance, fitting and associated services. This requirement is to be supplied by a single Contractor. The Contract will provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year cover for all tyre replacement and repair service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Council (The Council), require a Contractor who can provide a fully managed and comprehensive tyre supply service, inclusive of maintenance, fitting and associated services. This requirement is to be supplied by a single Contractor. The Contract will provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year cover for all tyre replacement and repair service. The Contractor and any sub-contractor(s) are required to adhere to current transport legislation and comply with current environmental legislation, with regards to tyre disposal methods. The Council operates a fleet of approximately 300 Council owned and 450 hire vehicles (in addition to short term hire) ranging from; * Car derived vans and light commercial vehicles (under 3.5 tonne) * Vehicles over 3.5 tonne including specialist vehicles * Refuse collection vehicles (up to 26 tonne) * Plant vehicles (ranging from ride on mowers to agricultural tractors). The Councils requirement will cover a managed service at the Councils depot(s) in addition to a roadside service.

Options: The option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017248-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£775,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months 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
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Fiona Jamieson
Contact Email
fionajamieson@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1914335981

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERCO (TYRE MANAGEMENT

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