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222_26 Tyres and Related Services

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

16 Feb 2026 at 15:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jan 2026 at 14:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Nov 2025 at 11:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 Oct 2025 at 14:27

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
PlanningUpdate

21 May 2025 at 16:16

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

21 May 2025 at 15:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, operating as ESPO, has recently awarded a national framework for the supply and fitting of tyres and related services, concluded on 16 February 2026. The framework, titled "222_26 Tyres and Related Services," falls under the industry category of motor vehicle and parts and aims to address the needs of cars, LCVs, HGVs, and plant machinery. This procurement process involved an open procedure method, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), and is structured into three lots, focusing on light vehicle tyres, heavy vehicle and plant tyres, and services for these vehicles. The start of the contract period was on 4 February 2026, with a potential extension up to February 2030, targeting public sector entities across various UK regions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the automotive and service industries, particularly those specialising in tyre provisioning and vehicle maintenance services. Suppliers like B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED, KWIK-FIT (GB) LIMITED, DIRECT TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED, LODGE TYRE COMPANY LIMITED, and VACULUG LIMITED have engaged in this framework and represent both large enterprises and SMEs, ensuring diverse competition. Businesses capable of delivering within the commercial and public sectors, particularly those offering comprehensive service solutions and a competitive pricing model, are well-positioned to benefit from participation in this framework. This procurement scheme allows for call-offs with or without competition and leverages ESPO Trading Limited's commercial frameworks, underscoring the collaborative potential across public services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

222_26 Tyres and Related Services

Notice Description

An ESPO national framework for the supply and fitting of tyres for cars, LCVs, HGVs and plant and the supply of related ancillary services, including puncture repairs and wheel balancing. The Framework is divided into 3 lots. For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/tyres-related-services-222-26.html

Lot Information

Light vehicle tyres

Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles. Lot 1 is for the provision of premium, mid-range & budget tyres for cars and light commercial vehicles. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Heavy vehicle and plant tyres

Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles. Lot 2 is for the provision of premium, mid-range & budget tyres for heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles, and premium & budget tyres for plant. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant

Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles. Lot 3 for services including but not limited to the fitting, removal, turning, regrooving of new or remould tyres, as well as balancing, tracking, puncture repair, valve replacement and emergency call out. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013954-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars

34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles

34913200 - Retreaded tyres

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£16,666,667 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 3 Feb 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED

DIRECT TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED

KWIK-FIT (GB) LIMITED (part of the European Tyre Enterprise Limited group which also includes Credential Environmental Limited)

LODGE TYRE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)

VACULUG LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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