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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council- Vehicle Testing Station Contract"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council- Vehicle Testing Station Contract

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e7d52c5-55b3-4cb5-b274-5823df07d5f6

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has issued a tender for a Vehicle Testing Station Contract. This procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment category. The tender deadline is 11th November 2022, with the contract period starting on 25th November 2022 and ending on 24th November 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the location of the contract is in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing Vehicle Testing Station services to the South Cambridgeshire District Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses must ensure they meet all requirements and deadlines to participate in the tender process and potentially secure a long-term contract with the council.

## Notice

SCDC is responsible for the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles within the district. Legislation restricts these vehicles to a maximum of eight passengers. There are currently approximately 880 vehicles licensed. Prior to a vehicle being licensed it must be tested irrespective of age to ensure it is mechanically sound and fit for purpose. The District Council is obliged from time to time to review the contract for the testing of its licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles and is seeking companies who are interested in undertaking the inspection and testing of these vehicles. In addition to the testing of standard vehicles, facilities must be available for the inspection and testing of stretched limousines, long wheel based and double axle vehicles to ensure that they comply with District Council requirements. In order to meet these objectives SCDC is letting a concessionary services contract to appoint a number of providers who can provide these Vehicle Testing Station services. If you wish to apply for this tender please visit our e-tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7d37e04a-f24e-ed11-811a-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e9c29b-677c-4de9-ab2c-743cf97367b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2026 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| 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

- 18 Oct 2022 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e9c29b-677c-4de9-ab2c-743cf97367b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e9c29b-677c-4de9-ab2c-743cf97367b0
  18th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7d37e04a-f24e-ed11-811a-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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