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30 Jul 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Vehicle Repairs & Parts" was initiated by Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, located in Prescot, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services and it has been awarded, with the legal basis governed by UK legislation 2023/54. The tender process was concluded with the contract being signed on 9th July 2026, and is set to be active until 8th July 2027. The procurement method used was specified as "Below threshold - unknown", indicating a procurement that does not exceed a specific financial threshold, thereby allowing a simpler process.

The awarded contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services. Heatons Garage Limited, an SME located in Burscough, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to compete effectively. The contract, valued at £20,000 (net of tax), underscores the opportunities available for businesses that can meet the needs of public sector buyers in the healthcare sector. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business expansion and foster partnerships with major public entities like the NHS Trust.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Repairs & Parts

Notice Description

Call Off Order for Vehicle Repairs and Parts.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072328-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£20,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 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
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEATONS GARAGE

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