Award

Specialist MOT Preparation for Waste & Recycling Vehicles

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Jun 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council has completed the procurement process for Specialist MOT Preparation for Waste & Recycling Vehicles. The contract, which falls under the services category, was awarded directly to Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd, located in Barnstaple, North Devon. This procurement, classified under mechanical engineering services, targeted the UKK4 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates in the timeline include the contract start date of 1 April 2025, and it will run until 31 March 2026. The contract was formally signed on 31 March 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £99,000, exclusive of taxes.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering services, particularly those able to deliver reliable MOT preparation and maintenance for specialised vehicles. Companies similar in scope and scale to Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd may find growth in such public procurement initiatives, further enhancing their portfolio and reputation by securing contracts with local government bodies like Torridge District Council. The contract reflects the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in and benefit from sub-central government procurements. This case emphasizes the importance of standing out in niche service areas, particularly when opportunities arise for contracts without competitive tendering.

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Notice Title

Specialist MOT Preparation for Waste & Recycling Vehicles

Notice Description

Specialist MOT preparation works and spare parts for Waste & Recycling Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@torridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICK SAMPSON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

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