Tender

Workshop Equipment Service & Calibration

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 14:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is currently in the Tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking services for the workshop equipment service and calibration. This procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services industry category and is specifically targeting the Hardshaw Brook Depot located in Parr St, St Helens, WA9 1JR, United Kingdom. The procurement method is open competition, and the tender period is active with submissions due by 7th May 2026. Interested parties can make enquiries until 30th April 2026. This is a below-threshold procurement, emphasising quality and cost as its award criteria, with scheduled servicing to start on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2029.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in workshop equipment calibration and servicing. Given the procurement's below-threshold nature and its open competition method, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are highly encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to meet the requirements detailed by St Helens Council. The focus on both quality and commercial viability in the award criteria makes this tender appealing for businesses aiming to leverage their technical proficiency and competitive pricing. Successful engagement could lead to substantial business growth through long-term cooperation with a local government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Workshop Equipment Service & Calibration

Notice Description

St Helens Council invites tenders for the provision of services for the inspection, calibration, and servicing of a variety of workshop equipment at Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr St, St Helens, WA9 1JR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068354
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034344-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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