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Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs

South Lanarkshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 16:59

Tender Notice
Planning

02 Oct 2025 at 12:49

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting tenders for a framework aimed at providing repair and maintenance services for both light and heavy vehicles, including mechanical and electrical repair, servicing, and MOTs. The procurement, valued at £4,000,000, relates to the servicing and repairing of the council’s fleet of approximately 1,700 vehicles. The active tender process is conducted under an open procedure, utilising regulation adherence from The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Interested bidders must submit their applications via the electronic PCS-Tender system by 16 January 2026. Key industry category is repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment, situated within the region of UKM95.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle repair and maintenance, particularly those capable of handling large fleets and diverse vehicle types. Businesses with experience in servicing cars, light goods vehicles, heavy vehicles, and plant machinery such as forklifts and lifting equipment will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefits in the bid requirement can offer businesses a means to expand their engagement with local initiatives and contribute to regional development, enhancing their reputation and fostering business growth in the area. Bidders are encouraged to exhibit strong technical and financial credentials, ensuring compliance with insurance standards and community benefit contributions to maximise their chances of success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs

Notice Description

These services will be delivered to the Council's Community and Enterprise Resources Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services for the purposes of servicing and repairing the Council's fleet of vehicles and plant. This will include mechanical and electrical repairs, and servicing and MOTs to the Council's fleet of approximately 1700 vehicles. All repairs shall be covered by appointed contractors where the Council does not have an in house capacity to undertake this requirement. Service Requirement To cover the range of Vehicle Repairs, Service and MOTs required under a Framework Agreement the Council is looking to appoint several service providers to accommodate the Council's vehicle fleet and plant. This will be based on the following categories of vehicle: - Cars / Car Derived Vans (to typically include all cars, small trailers, small and medium vans) - Light Goods Vehicles (LGV) up to 3,500kg - Goods Vehicles/Passenger Vehicles in excess of 3500kg - Buses - Plant, e.g. Forklifts and Lifting Plant. And covers: - - MOT - Both Heavy and Light Vehicles - Servicing - Both Heavy and Light Vehicles - Mechanical and Electrical Repair - Both Heavy and Light Vehicle - Engine Repair/Replacement - Both Heavy and Light Vehicle - Plant Repair and Servicing - e.g. Forklifts and Lifting Plant.

Lot Information

Heavy Vehicles/Minibuses (Over 3.5T)

The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Sub Lot 2.1: Mechanical Repair Sub Lot 2.2: Electrical Repair Sub Lot 2.3: Servicing Only

Renewal: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 months

Plant

The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Sub Lot 3.1: Mechanical Repair Sub Lot 3.2: Electrical Repair Sub Lot 3.3: Servicing Only

Renewal: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 months

Light Vehicles/Minibuses (up to 3.5T)

The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Sub Lot 1.1: Mechanical Repair Sub Lot 1.2: Electrical Repair Sub Lot 1.3: Servicing & MOT

Renewal: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079500-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

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

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts

50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes

50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Renewal of the Framework will commence prior to the conclusion of this Framework. If the Council do not take up the extension option, renewal will commence 2027. If the extension option is exercised, renewal will commence 2029.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Lanarkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Postcode Area
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

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