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Taxi Inspection Services 2024

The Highland Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Oct 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Apr 2024 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highland Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of Taxi Inspection Services 2024, spanning across the Highland Council area. This contract includes statutory inspection and testing of vehicles to an enhanced MOT standard, incorporating additional safety, utility, and appearance inspections. The contract specifically covers standard taxis, private hire vehicles, and special events vehicles like limousines. The procurement method for this contract was an open procedure, and the main category is services within the general public services industry. The contract, valued at £99,880, was signed on 20th June 2024 and involves Riverford Autos Ltd as the supplier. The procurement stage is now complete, and the contract is active.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, specialising in vehicle inspection and testing services. Companies with experience in providing equivalent or similar services within the last three years and those holding relevant quality assurance certificates such as BS EN ISO 9001 are well-suited to compete. The Highland Council seeks a single contractor but allows for the potential use of sub-contractors or consortia members to deliver services across the entire region. The contract also includes community benefits such as contributions to local initiatives and apprenticeships, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to grow and contribute to the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Taxi Inspection Services 2024

Notice Description

The Highland Council have awarded a Contract for the Provision of Taxi Inspections Services across the Highland Council area. The Services shall take the form of a statutory inspection and testing of vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance Inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate. Vehicles to be inspected include: 1) Standard taxis and private hire vehicles; and 2) Special Events vehicles such as Limousines

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Services shall take the form of a statutory inspection and testing of vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance Inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate. Vehicles to be inspected include: 1) Standard taxis and private hire vehicles; and 2) Special Events vehicles such as Limousines

Renewal: Potential for up to a 12 month extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000764928
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516489
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

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

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts

50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes

50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50532100 - Repair and maintenance services of electric motors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3-4 months prior to renewal date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Highland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NX
Postcode Area
Inverness
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

riverford autos ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR503943
    Taxi Inspection Services 2024 - The Highland Council is seeking to establish a Contract for the Provision of Taxi Inspections Services across the Highland Council area. The Services shall take the form of a statutory inspection and testing of vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance Inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate. Vehicles to be inspected include: 1) Standard taxis and private hire vehicles; and 2) Special Events vehicles such as Limousines The Highland Council is seeking to appoint one Contractor to cover the whole Highland Council Area, however, the Contractor may utilise sub-contractors and/or consortia members to facilitate the provision of the Services across the area.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516489
    Taxi Inspection Services 2024 - The Highland Council have awarded a Contract for the Provision of Taxi Inspections Services across the Highland Council area. The Services shall take the form of a statutory inspection and testing of vehicles to an enhanced MOT Standard which includes a specified additional Safety, Utility and Appearance Inspection and the option at the same time to obtain an MOT certificate. Vehicles to be inspected include: 1) Standard taxis and private hire vehicles; and 2) Special Events vehicles such as Limousines

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