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ECC020 - Calibration and Repair of Digital Tachographs

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Middlesbrough Council, located in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, focuses on the procurement titled "ECC020 - Calibration and Repair of Digital Tachographs." This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance services industry. The procurement method used was direct and below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The process has been completed, with the contract awarded to Auto Electrics (Tees-Side) Limited. The contract is active, starting from 11th May 2026 and ending on 30th April 2028, with a gross value of £75,000.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity in the realm of digital tachograph calibration and repair services. Businesses specialising in auto electrical services, especially small to medium-sized enterprises like Auto Electrics (Tees-Side) Limited, which have expertise in handling digital tachographs, will find this contract beneficial. The demand is driven by statutory requirements to monitor drivers' hours and duty time, which aligns with compliance objectives. Companies situated in the North East, including those operating out of Teesside, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle, and North Yorkshire, would be strategically positioned to provide these specialised services efficiently. Such contracts can significantly contribute to business growth by reinforcing partnerships with local governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECC020 - Calibration and Repair of Digital Tachographs

Notice Description

Auto Electrics (Teesside) is a nationally recognised business specialising in auto electrical service, including digital tachograph calibration and repairs to HGV's across the North East, including Teesside, Darlington, Durham, Newcastle and North Yorkshire. Fleet Services require all of their digital tachographs to be calibrated in advance of introducing digital tachograph recording of drivers hours and duty time following a Traffic Commissioner compliance audit and to ensure we comply with our Statutory requirements to monitor both driving hours and duty time to under the working time directive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad20
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052638-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTO ELECTRICS (TEES-SIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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