Tender

DBC (EE) Tender for the Provision of the supply, fitting and repair of tyres and associated services

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 11:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

01 Aug 2025 at 09:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of services related to the supply, fitting, and repair of tyres for its diverse vehicle fleet, including refuse collection vehicles, mowers, and various commercial transport vehicles. This open procurement process, governed by legislation 2023/54, aims to support the efficient operation of the Council's Fleet Service Department in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. The contract is valued at £550,000 GBP and submissions must be made electronically by midday on 20th April 2026. This tender is part of the Services industry category and it is crucial for interested parties to note the deadline for enquiries is 7th April 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1st October 2026.

This opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses involved in vehicle maintenance and tyre services, particularly those experienced in servicing heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles. Companies specialising in tyre supply and repair, balancing, and fitting for commercial fleets will find this contract an excellent opportunity to enhance their business with a public authority client. The tender is suitable for both established entities and SMEs who can demonstrate quality and cost-effective solutions that meet the Council's robust safety and performance standards for its vehicle operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (EE) Tender for the Provision of the supply, fitting and repair of tyres and associated services

Notice Description

Dacorum Borough Council (the Council) would like to establish a Contract for the Provision of Supply, Fitting and Repair of Tyres and Associated Services (Goods and Services). Dacorum Borough Council's (the Council) Fleet Service Department (FSD) operate a mixed fleet of vehicles, from refuse collection vehicles to ride-on mowers. The Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) currently manages the repair, maintenance, and inspection of approximately 150 vehicles on behalf of the Council, on site at the rear of the Cupid Green Depot, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7BA. The vehicles are mainly conventional refuse collection vehicles used by Waste Services. However, it also manages a number of caged tippers, standard chassis transit-type vans and grounds maintenance equipment on behalf of other services such as the Clean, Safe and Green (CSG) Department. Supply, Fitting and Repair of Tyres to vehicles used in commercial transport; waste and refuse; and grounds maintenance. These vehicles include, but are not limited to: * Car/derived light vans * Vans (all commercial vans up to 3.5 tonnes) * All trucks and dustcarts * Agricultural - Tractors, Trailers and Mowers * JCB - loading shovels * Plant -dumpers, forklifts Suppliers must register to use the portal and will receive alerts for relevant tenders (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home). The deadline for receipt of tenders is midday on Monday 20th April. Tenders received after this date and time will not be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 3 year initial term with an option to extend by 2 x 12 month extensions

Planning Information

The Council are seeking views from experienced suppliers within the market in relation to the service specification for the supply, fitting and repair of tyres and associated services. The deadline for return of questionnaires is noon on 2nd September

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056b02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022868-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles

50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£458,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£458,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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