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Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Carmarthenshire County Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a framework agreement to provide repair, servicing, and maintenance services for small plant and tools. This contract aims to ensure equipment safety and compliance, and to maintain operational performance through preventative and emergency maintenance. The contract has a budget of £360,000 and will be conducted in the United Kingdom, particularly focusing on the UKL14 region. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the 7th of August, 2026, with the contract set to commence on the 1st of September, 2026, for a period of two years, with the possibility of a two-year renewal. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing multiple participants, with direct awards being issued without reopening competition under the framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in machinery repair and maintenance services. Companies adept at providing high-quality service in line with manufacturer and statutory requirements could greatly benefit from participating, especially small and medium enterprises, which are deemed suitable for this opportunity. The contract's focus on extending equipment lifespan and minimising downtime requires partners capable of providing efficient fault diagnosis and responsive repair services. With quality and price forming the primary evaluation criteria, businesses competitive in these areas should find this tender conducive to expanding their market presence and securing sustained growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Small Plant and Tools Repair and Maintenance

Notice Description

Carmarthenshire County Council is establishing a Framework for the provision of a repair, servicing, and maintenance service for small plant and tools, including inspections, fault diagnosis, and emergency repairs to ensure equipment remains safe, compliant, and fully operational. The service aims to minimise downtime, extend equipment lifespan, and maintain performance through preventative maintenance, responsive repairs, and adherence to manufacturer and statutory requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 2 years subject to satisfactory performance, continued demand and agreement by all parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c373
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062796-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

43830000 - Power tools

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-06-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARMARTHENSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARMARTHEN
Postcode
SA31 1JP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales

Local Authority
Carmarthenshire
Electoral Ward
Carmarthen Town North and South
Westminster Constituency
Caerfyrddin

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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