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Fleet Maintenance and Servicing Support for Bridgend County Borough Council

BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Nov 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

Bridgend County Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for "Fleet Maintenance and Servicing Support," focusing on vehicle repair and maintenance services. The contract, with an estimated value of £160,000, was awarded to Watts Coaches Ltd, an SME located in Bonvilston, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the services category and operates under the legal framework of the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The contract commencement date was 13th November 2025, with an end date set for 7th July 2027. This initiative is particularly governed by Welsh devolved regulations and serves the UKL17 region. The procurement method employed was "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a nimble and straightforward approach suitable for smaller projects.

This tender opens avenues for SMEs in the vehicle maintenance industry to provide timely and cost-effective services and grow their client base by catering to local government needs. Businesses that specialise in repair and maintenance services and can adhere to regional regulations will find this contract a lucrative opportunity to establish or expand their services within the public sector. With a set contract period and clear project scope, involved businesses can benefit from a stable agreement with a governmental client, low entry barriers given the below-threshold procurement, and a focused regional scope facilitating targeted operational management.

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Notice Title

Fleet Maintenance and Servicing Support for Bridgend County Borough Council

Notice Description

To provide an ad hoc vehicle repair and maintenance service for the Council in a timely and cost effect manner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077630-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 7 Jul 2027 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
BRIDGEND COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
procurement officer
Contact Email
tenders@bridgend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01656 642518

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIDGEND
Postcode
CF31 4WB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bridgend
Electoral Ward
Bridgend Central
Westminster Constituency
Bridgend

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATTS COACHES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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