Supply & Fit of Tyres across the Canenco Fleet

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 08:58

Award

13 Apr 2026 at 08:38

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Canterbury City Council, acting on behalf of the Canterbury Environment Company (Canenco), has completed the tender process for the "Supply & Fit of Tyres across the Canenco Fleet." The successful contract was awarded on 28 April 2026 to Watling Tyre Services Limited. This contract involves the procurement of tyres for heavy and light-duty vehicles within Canenco's fleet and is set to commence on 1 June 2026, running through to 31 January 2029. The Council, classified under sub-central government public authority, facilitates this procurement process using an open procedure, ensuring broad participation from potential suppliers. Interested parties were required to register through the Kent Business Portal to express their interest, with submissions originally due by 16 March 2026.

This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in vehicle maintenance and tyre services, particularly those with experience in supplying tyres for diverse vehicle requirements, including trucks. The open procedure allows small-to-medium enterprises to compete effectively, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Watling Tyre Services Limited, a notable SME based in Gravesend. Given its sizeable value of £392,898 gross, the contract could significantly boost the supplier's market presence and revenue streams. Entrepreneurs and businesses equipped to handle large-scale vehicle fleet requirements and capable of meeting stringent service delivery KPIs have an excellent chance to benefit from similar procurement opportunities in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

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/038337-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£327,415 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20262 months 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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