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Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars

ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Orkney Islands Council is seeking quotations for the "Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars", categorised under services within the transportation industry. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Manse Road Motors. The closing date for submissions was 17 May 2021, and the total contract value is £39,000, with an active contract period running from 24 July 2021 to 23 July 2024, including options for renewal.

This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for local service providers, particularly those specialising in vehicle inspections and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with expertise in the automotive and transport sectors, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. As this procurement falls under the open procedure, it encourages competition and innovation among local and regional suppliers, thus fostering growth within the community.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars

Notice Description

Orkney Islands Council invites quotations from suitably qualified contractors for the inspection and testing of vehicles for use as taxis and private hire cars.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The inspection and testing of vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars with Orkney.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions following 36 month initial term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438424
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£39,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,149 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
April 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bruce.pinkerton@orkney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01856873535

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Post Town
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANSE ROAD MOTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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