Tender

Framework for Taxi Testing Services

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

19 Nov 2025 at 14:16

Tender

29 Aug 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Manchester, launched a tender process for a "Framework for Taxi Testing Services" within the vehicle repair and maintenance industry. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure without reopening competition and was set to commence on 2nd December 2025 with potential contract extensions up to 2029. Despite a planned award date on 11th November 2025, the tender was eventually cancelled on 19th November 2025 due to no compliant bids being received. The complete tender process involved a tender period that concluded on 29th September 2025.

This tender, with a gross value of approximately £898,622.40, presented a significant opportunity for vehicle testing centres aiming to expand their operations within the public service sector. Businesses that are well-suited for this contract would possess the technical capability and experience in vehicle testing services, alongside a strategic goal to align with municipal regulations. Despite the cancellation, future re-tendering might attract SMEs focusing on quality service delivery and those capable of meeting detailed economic and technical criteria. Interested businesses should be ready to engage electronically via the Chest e-tendering system.

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Notice Title

Framework for Taxi Testing Services

Notice Description

Trafford Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced vehicle testing centres for the provision of taxi and private hire vehicle testing services. Please see the tender documents for details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council may extend following the Contract Period for further periods of time of 12 months each up to a maximum of 24 months in aggregate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059061
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075267-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£898,622 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£898,622 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2029-08-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

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