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GP225 - Supply and Installation of Commercial Brake Tester

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Middlesbrough Council, located at PO Box 500, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "GP225 - Supply and Installation of Commercial Brake Tester," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. This procurement was initiated to comply with new legislation by the DVSA effective from April 2025, requiring Laden Roller Brake Tests. The original brake tester needing replacement was beyond economic repair. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to GOTT Technical Services Ltd, effective from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2026, with a gross value of £58,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in supplying and installing commercial brake testers. The procurement method was direct, below the financial threshold, and conducted without competition, suggesting potential opportunities for businesses in the sector seeking similar direct contracts in the future. Companies experienced in navigating new legislative requirements and delivering compliant solutions would be well-suited for this type of work, particularly those capable of offering advanced repair and maintenance services to meet the evolving regulatory framework. The awarded contract exemplifies the growing demand for compliance-oriented technical services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GP225 - Supply and Installation of Commercial Brake Tester

Notice Description

As part of new legislation brought into force by DVSA in April 2025 we are now required to carry out Laden Roller Brake Tests. Our current brake tester is more than 15 years old and is currently beyond economic repair. We need to replace the brake tester with a DVSA approved system in order to comply with our requirement to carry out LRBT and comply with our Operator Licence requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072299-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOTT TECHNICAL SERVICES

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