GARAGE EQUIPMENT - ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

18 Jun 2026 at 08:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Garage Equipment - Roller Brake Tester" contract was conducted by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, situated in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. The procurement stage is now complete, with the award notice published on 18th June 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited', indicating a below-threshold competition specifically targeted at select suppliers. Key dates include the start of the contract period on 19th June 2026, which will run through to 17th June 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the automotive equipment servicing sector. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of supplying or servicing garage equipment. The awarded supplier, VL Test Systems Limited, based in Buckingham, demonstrates the procurement's potential to boost business growth for companies offering specialised repair and maintenance services. Engaging in such tenders can enhance their market presence and foster long-term partnerships with public sector entities such as Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Title

GARAGE EQUIPMENT - ROLLER BRAKE TESTER

Notice Description

ROLLER BRAKE TESTER, WARRANTY AND SERVICING

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b799
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,648 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VL TEST SYSTEMS

Further Information

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