Tender

Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 16:40

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is conducting an open procurement process for a Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Framework across East Ayrshire, categorised under the services industry with the CPV code 50100000. This tender invites expressions of interest by 12 noon on 14 March 2026, with final tender submissions due by 12 noon on 17 March 2026. Managed through PCS-Tender, this tender is in the active tender stage and includes several lots catering to different vehicle types, including heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, buses, plant items, component repairs, and light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. It is designed as a framework agreement with potential renewals extending up to four years, depending on extension options.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for service providers experienced in mechanical repairs and maintenance of various classes of vehicles and equipment. Businesses specialising in vehicular repairs, maintenance services, mechanical engineering, and component refurbishment would find this framework well-suited to their capabilities. The framework agreement structure offers repeated call-off opportunities, which can benefit businesses aiming to establish long-term relationships with the East Ayrshire Council. With options for multiple lots and a maximum of 35 participants, companies have a viable chance to engage and expand their services within the region.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Framework

Notice Description

The Council require a Framework Agreement with Service Providers with appropriate experience to support the Council in the delivery of vehicle/plant/equipment repair and maintenance services for the purpose of calling off services as and when required.

Lot Information

Lot 2 - Heavy Vehicles over 3.5T GVW

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance which will typically include trucks, refuse collection vehicles, gully cleaning trucks, winter gritting vehicles, hooklift vehicles and rear end loader vehicles over 3.5t GVW.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Buses

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance of buses, this will typically include mini buses up to 17 seat capacity but may also include some larger vehicles.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 4 - Plant

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance of plant items, this will typically include JCB/CAT type loaders, road sweepers, tractors, ride on mowers, fork lift trucks etc.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 5 - Component Repairs

Component repairs including refurbishment where appropriate, this will typically include components fitted to council vehicles such as rams, pumps, gearbox etc.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 1 - Light Vehicles up to 3.5T GVW

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance which will typically include cars, small trailers, small, medium and large vans and trucks up to 3.5t GVW.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064e57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012594-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

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

50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

50114000 - Repair and maintenance services of trucks

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2, 3 or 4 years, depending on extension options

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Heather Murray
Contact Email
heather.murray@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576000

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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