Tender

The provision of lease hire and maintenance of a Pothole Repair Vehicle

VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED

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Tender

04 Mar 2026 at 14:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Via East Midlands Limited, backed by ownership from Nottinghamshire County Council, is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a lease hire and maintenance package for a Pothole Repair Vehicle. This initiative, classified under civil engineering machinery, aims to enhance fleet services associated with the organisation's work on highways and environmental management across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC to UKK. The process adheres to the UK Procurement Act 2023 and follows an open method below the threshold for competition. Interested parties must submit their bids by 16 March 2026, as the tender opening period has been reduced to 10 days due to urgency, with the contract estimated to start on 27 April 2026. Business opportunities abound for those capable of leasing the vehicle, with the contract offering potential renewal for a further 12 months if necessary.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and voluntary organisations interested in fleet management and civil engineering sectors. Companies specialising in vehicle leasing and maintenance services are well-positioned to compete, particularly those who can deliver cost-effective solutions, as the contract award is based on a 100% price criterion. With delivery potentially spanning across various UK regions, businesses with logistical expertise and established networks could greatly benefit from participating in the competitive procurement process facilitated by Via East Midlands Limited. Interested organisations are encouraged to login to the Supplier Network to engage with this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of lease hire and maintenance of a Pothole Repair Vehicle

Notice Description

Via East Midlands Limited Ltd is seeking to appoint 1 supplier to provide a lease and potential maintenance package for a Pothole Repair Vehicle. Via East Midlands Limited provides highways and fleet management services in Nottinghamshire. From 1 April 2019, Via became fully owned by Nottinghamshire County Council. Via East Midlands Limited has been fully operational since July 2016, based in existing Nottinghamshire County Council highways buildings and depots. Via East Midlands Limited carry out a range of highways and fleet management services on behalf of the council. Via East Midlands Limited offer several of the services, including: * Highways maintenance design and consultancy * Construction * Signals and lighting * Landscaping * Environmental management * Road safety * Fleet services * A dedicated Highways Training Centre. Due to state of urgency, tender opening is reduced to 10 days as per Procurement Act 23 regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Potential to extend lease for further 12 months if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066238
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019534-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43310000 - Civil engineering machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20261 day to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BILSTHORPE
Postcode
NG22 8ST
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Bilsthorpe
Westminster Constituency
Sherwood Forest

Further Information

Notice Documents

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