Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for Maintenance of Vehicles for Western Health and Social Care Trust

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, initiated by the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, on behalf of the Western Health and Social Care Trust. The procurement task involves a Preliminary Market Engagement for the maintenance of vehicles, classified under repair and maintenance services, to support the Western Health and Social Care Trust. Located in Ballymena, United Kingdom, this engagement seeks responses from potential suppliers through a questionnaire due by 15:00 BST on 21 May 2026, with the procurement reference number CfT Ref: 6526603. The process is governed by the legal framework detailed in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract period is planned from 1 July 2027 to 30 June 2032, including various aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance services.

This tender offers a valuable opportunity for businesses in the vehicle repair and maintenance industry, particularly those experienced in fleet maintenance and specific vehicle component services. Companies with a strong track record in providing comprehensive maintenance and repair services can significantly benefit by engaging in this preliminary market process and preparing for potential future tendering exercises. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in vehicle maintenance could leverage this engagement to gain visibility and establish relationships within the public sector, potentially leading to business growth and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Maintenance of Vehicles for Western Health and Social Care Trust

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the service for the Maintenance of Vehicles for Western Health and Social Care Trust. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Western Health and Social Care Trust wish to engage with potential Suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6526603. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 21 May 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6526603. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the service for the Maintenance of Vehicles for Western Health and Social Care Trust. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Western Health and Social Care Trust wish to engage with potential Suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6526603. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 21 May 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6526603. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069317
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041808-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

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

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

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

50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts

50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes

50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 6DA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Further Information

Notice Documents

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