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MOT Preparation for Operational Services Fleet

TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 May 2026 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Torridge District Council has completed a procurement process for the "MOT Preparation for Operational Services Fleet," which focuses on services in the repair and maintenance of vehicles. The procurement was conducted directly, below threshold, and without competition. Located in Bideford, the council addressed the need for servicing heavy goods vehicles and commercial vehicles. This contract, under the category of repair and maintenance services, was awarded on 20th May 2026, with the contract term running from 7th April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The total value is £96,000 gross, and it falls under the legal framework of the UKPGA 2023/54.

The successful supplier for this contract is NICK SAMPSON - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Barnstaple. This opportunity is significant for businesses in the mechanical and automotive service sectors, particularly those specialising in fleet vehicle maintenance and repair. Companies adept at servicing a range of commercial vehicles would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their operations and establishing a portfolio with public sector clients. This process demonstrates opportunities for growth by leveraging expertise in vehicle maintenance and expanding services in the public sector.

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Notice Title

MOT Preparation for Operational Services Fleet

Notice Description

MOT Preparation for Operational Services Fleet, including HGV's and all commercial vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046396-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIDEFORD
Postcode
EX39 2QG
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Torridge
Electoral Ward
Bideford North
Westminster Constituency
Torridge and Tavistock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NICK SAMPSON - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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