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Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 11:24

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

31 Jul 2025 at 10:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, operating as a sub-central public authority, has recently concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services." This contract involves the repair and maintenance of a fleet of gritter vehicles, essential for winter road maintenance, and is being delivered in Leicester, UKF2 region, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on the 4th of August 2025, with a direct award to ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, bypassing a competitive tender. This procurement method was chosen to protect the warranty associated with the vehicles. The contract period is scheduled from the 16th of August 2025 to the 1st of October 2028, with potential options to accommodate unforeseen vehicle damages escalating the contract value. Key milestones include a future signature date pending for the 15th of August 2025. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £72,000.

This procurement offers substantial potential for businesses specialising in motor vehicle repair and maintenance services, particularly those that can deliver solutions under direct awards. While ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise, secured this contract, the sector is wide open for capable SMEs that can offer specialised services to fleets and large-scale vehicular operations. Business growth can be achieved through the enhancement of warranty services, investment in state-of-the-art repair technologies, and fostering relationships with public authorities seeking reliable service providers for their transportation infrastructure, especially within regions demanding rigorous road maintenance such as Leicestershire and North Yorkshire. As direct contracts are prone to exclusivity, networking and building rapport within the industry can lead to similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services. Repair and maintenance for fleet of gritter vehicles. Direct award to OEM of vehicles as to award to a different supplier would invalidate the vehicle warranties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0569ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045617-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning.support@leics.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
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
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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