--- title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council- Vehicle Testing Station Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-28" --- # South Cambridgeshire District Council- Vehicle Testing Station Contract Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c55eefcc-c3dd-419a-bf7b-0db3eb7a03e8.json) ## Summary The South Cambridgeshire District Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Vehicle Testing Station Contract," which falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles. This procurement process is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 21st March 2022. The services required are to ensure that licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles, alongside stretched limousines and other specified vehicle types, meet safety and compliance standards. The contract period is set to commence on 4th April 2022 and will run for four years, concluding on 3rd April 2026. Delivery is anticipated in the East of England, specifically from the Council's offices located in Cambourne. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive services sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle testing and maintenance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to appoint multiple service providers, allowing for a range of businesses to showcase their capabilities. Companies equipped to test and inspect a variety of vehicle types, including unique categories like stretched limousines, will be well-suited to compete effectively for this contract with the South Cambridgeshire District 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. The terms that will apply to these services are our standard terms attached. If you wish to apply for this contract please visit our electronic tendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0fa46e90-ac98-ec11-8112-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a04314-4cac-4ae8-a07a-39a7c5a748c8 | | 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 | 28 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2022 - 3 Apr 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 - 28 Feb 2022 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a04314-4cac-4ae8-a07a-39a7c5a748c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a04314-4cac-4ae8-a07a-39a7c5a748c8 28th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0fa46e90-ac98-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.scambs.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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