--- title: "Mechanical testing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles licensed by South Norfolk Council" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2023-01-06" --- # Mechanical testing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles licensed by South Norfolk Council Buyer: BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38be8503-121a-418f-bdf8-0aaf14104f6b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Mechanical testing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles licensed by South Norfolk Council is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation is Breckland District Council and South Holland District Council located in Norfolk, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment. The tender deadline is set for February 2, 2023, with a contract period starting on April 13, 2023, and ending on April 12, 2028, using an open procedure (below threshold) as the procurement method. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing mechanical and fitness testing services for motor vehicles. Companies offering repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment, especially those with expertise in compliance testing standards, would be well-suited to compete. The potential contract value is £12,500 GBP and requires suppliers to be able to perform inspections on approximately 250 vehicles annually or semi-annually. Businesses interested should ensure compliance with the DVSA MOT testing guide and the South Norfolk Council requirements for hackney carriages and private hire vehicles. ## Notice South Norfolk Council requires suppliers to provide mechanical and fitness testing of licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles in accordance with the requirements of the South Norfolk Council hackney carriage and private hire vehicle compliance testing standard and the Driving Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) MOT testing guide. Currently there are approximately 250 vehicles which will require an annual or six-monthly test and a re-test if the vehicle fails the initial inspection. There may also be additional inspections of vehicles if they have been issued with either a deferred or immediate unfit vehicle notice. Please note that in accordance with the Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1976 the DVSA test centre must be located in the South Norfolk Council district area. Additional information: In order to view this opportunity, you will need to register at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c963c4ba-632b-4259-a4d0-cc51060f3a40 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Apr 2023 - 12 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £12,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRECKLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL AND SOUTH HOLLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | NORFOLK | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR19 1EE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk | | Local authority | Breckland | | Electoral ward | Dereham Neatherd | | Westminster constituency | Mid Norfolk | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment ## Release History - 6 Jan 2023 at 09:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c963c4ba-632b-4259-a4d0-cc51060f3a40 - 6 Jan 2023 at 09:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c963c4ba-632b-4259-a4d0-cc51060f3a40 - 5 Jan 2023 at 09:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c963c4ba-632b-4259-a4d0-cc51060f3a40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c963c4ba-632b-4259-a4d0-cc51060f3a40 6th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/brecklandcouncil/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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