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title: "Approved Garages for Vehicle Inspections"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-03-31"
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# Approved Garages for Vehicle Inspections

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b7f4d15-abaf-4d05-a07e-8ab77f674324

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## Summary

Medway Council is conducting a procurement process to establish an approved list of garages for vehicle inspections, titled "Approved Garages for Vehicle Inspections". This tender, categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment", is located in Chatham, South East England. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 13 March 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2017 and run until 31 March 2021.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for local automotive service providers, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of testing and examining licensed vehicles. Companies that possess certified vehicle testers with qualifications such as a VT78C or a valid VT26 are well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract can enhance their visibility in the market and establish long-term relationships with a key public authority, thereby contributing to stable revenue streams for the duration of the contract.

## Notice

Medway Council is seeking to establish an approved list of garages for the testing and examining of licensed vehicles on behalf of the authority. Approved Garages must ensure that their vehicle testers hold a valid VT78C (or confirmation in the form of a letter from VOSA confirming qualification) and a VT26. Further details and all the documentation regarding this opportunity can be obtained by expressing an interest in this opportunity through the Kent Business Portal. All questions relating to the requirement should be asked through this means also.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2cb1eb-2f25-4c18-bc1c-2ed84d153930 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ASD TRANSPORT; BERENGRAVE PETROL STATION; BLACK LION MOT CENTRE; CRUSADER MOT CENTRE; MEDWAY MOT CENTRE; MICK'S MOTS; SAS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; THE SERVICE CENTRE MEDWAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 60120000 - Taxi services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2cb1eb-2f25-4c18-bc1c-2ed84d153930
- 31 Mar 2017 at 08:51 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2cb1eb-2f25-4c18-bc1c-2ed84d153930
- 20 Feb 2017 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2cb1eb-2f25-4c18-bc1c-2ed84d153930

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b2cb1eb-2f25-4c18-bc1c-2ed84d153930
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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