Award

Supply & Fit of Tyres across the Canenco Fleet

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 08:38

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question was conducted by Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in the United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Supply & Fit of Tyres across the Canenco Fleet," was advertised under the goods category, focusing on the supply and fitting of tyres for the Canterbury Environment Company (Canenco) fleet. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the tender stage being completed on 16 March 2026, and the award made shortly after on 13 April 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2026 and run until 31 January 2029, with potential for two one-year extensions subject to performance. This contract's associated award is valued at £392,898 gross, with Watling Tyre Services Limited chosen as the supplier. The services are intended for delivery within the UKJ4 region.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for tyre suppliers and automotive service providers, especially SMEs like Watling Tyre Services Limited, to expand their business offerings within the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing light and heavy-duty vehicle tyres will find this contract appealing, given its extensive duration and possibility for extension, which allows for long-term strategic planning. Furthermore, businesses proficient in adhering to stringent governmental standards and displaying reliability in goods provision will be well-suited to engage in similar tenders, expanding their portfolio and enhancing their presence in government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply & Fit of Tyres across the Canenco Fleet

Notice Description

Canterbury City Council is on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company (Canenco) seeking a suitably experienced contractor for the supply and fit of tyres across the Canenco Fleet. The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements. Tenderers are invited to attend a site visit. The site visit will be held on Thursday 19th of February (no alternative date or time can be offered). See the ITT Instruction Document for further details. The Contract is anticipated to commence 01 June 2026 and will continue until 31 January 2029. Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation. Important Notice: Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained. Attachments: Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk). Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest. You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 16 March 2026 Questions and Communication: Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: May be extended for 2 further periods of 12 months, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at CEC's entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033068-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles

34351000 - Light-duty tyres

34352000 - Heavy-duty tyres

34352100 - Tyres for trucks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£327,415 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATLING TYRE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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