--- title: "Provision of mechanical fitness test inspections for hackney carriage & private hire vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORWICH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-21" --- # Provision of mechanical fitness test inspections for hackney carriage & private hire vehicles Buyer: NORWICH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7487bcb4-0a87-4fb6-bad4-469c8b478191.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Norwich City Council seeking bids for the provision of mechanical fitness test inspections for hackney carriage and private hire vehicles. This tender falls under the repair and maintenance services category and is located in the East of England. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract value set at £250,000 and a minimum threshold of £200,000. The tender period ended on 8 July 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021, lasting until 31 July 2026. This opportunity presents a significant prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the vehicle maintenance and inspection sector. Suppliers that possess expertise in conducting mechanical inspections, along with the ability to issue pass or failure certificates for vehicles, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The council aims to establish a framework of up to five approved suppliers, providing a stable stream of work for successful bidders, with the possibility of expanding the supplier base through future tenders. ## Notice Norwich City Council, through the Licensing Public Protection team, has the legal obligation to ensure that the vehicles operated by private hire and hackney carriage proprietors licensed by Norwich City Council are fit and suitable for purpose as detailed in section 48 (for private hire vehicles) and section 50 (for hackney carriages) of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976. This process ensures that these vehicles have the correct mechanical test certificate to allow them to operate safely. Under the Act, the council has a legal obligation to make sure this service is available for proprietors to have the fitness of their vehicles tested as well as any retests as needed by a contractor pre-approved by the council. This involves the mechanical inspection of vehicles to assess whether they meet the required standards and to issue pass or failure certificates. The council is looking to re-establish a framework of no more than five suppliers to provide this service. Should the council determine during the framework that additional suppliers are required; this would be accomplished via a further tendering process. Those suppliers remaining within the original framework would not be affected. Please download tender documents and upload completed tenders using the link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norwich/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f43b7ed-2fb8-4958-97c0-18afca766534 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £180,000 | | 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 | NORWICH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR2 1NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Mancroft | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | DOLPHIN AUTOS (NORWICH; INNERLINK MOTOR; MOTS @ 610.COM; YAMEL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment ## Release History - 21 Jul 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f43b7ed-2fb8-4958-97c0-18afca766534 - 10 Jun 2021 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd851dfe-86a6-45ee-9e73-f1a08151fbe6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f43b7ed-2fb8-4958-97c0-18afca766534 21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd851dfe-86a6-45ee-9e73-f1a08151fbe6 10th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norwich/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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