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title: "Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services"
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# Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4eeefbd-8111-4112-bf6b-c01e5a469f66

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for "Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services." This contract, relevant to the repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment (CPV: 50100000), pertains to a mixed fleet including refuse collection and food waste vehicles, among others. This procurement, now in the award stage, encompasses services such as inspection, MOT tests, repairs, and roadside assistance. The contract, starting on 1st August 2024, will run through 31st July 2027, with potential extensions to 2033. The services must be provided across various regions of the UK, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East and West Midlands, East of England, London, and the South East and South West. Key dates include the tender return deadline on 31st May 2024, and the publication date on 26th April 2024.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and organisations within the vehicle maintenance and repair industry. It is well-suited for companies capable of adhering to stringent statutory requirements and maintaining high vehicle standards beyond minimum legal requirements. The open procurement method encourages wide participation, ensuring a competitive contract value of £1,500,000. Businesses with a strong track record in vehicle servicing and a presence in the specified UK regions are likely to find this tender highly advantageous, enabling them to expand their service offerings.

## Notice

The Authority's requirements for the provision of vehicle inspection, maintenance and repair services for a mixed fleet of vehicles ranging from 26 tonne refuse collection vehicles and 12 tonne food waste vehicles to light good vehicles such a caged tippers and 3.5t vans. The supplier must familiarise itself with and observe all legislation and all other statutes, statutory instruments, regulations and abide by the Authorities operator licence requirements.\r \r It is important that the Supplier fully understands that the statutory requirements are only the minimum requirements for the Authority vehicles to be deemed roadworthy. The Authority seeks to maintain its fleet to a standard over and above these requirements by ensuring that all vehicles are kept in good working condition and never at risk of falling below those minimum statutory requirements.\r \r When instructed by the Authority's Representative, the Supplier shall be able to provide the following Services:\r a. Inspection and servicing.\r b. MOT preparation.\r c. MOT ('annual test').\r d. Repairs.\r e. Roadside assistance and recovery.\r \r The contract commencement date will be 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2027. There is two optional extensions 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2030 and 1st August 2030 to 31st July 2033. Making a potential nine-year total contract term.\r \r Due to the lack of certainty as to the demand for the Services under this Contract, the Council has estimated the amount that it will spend under this Contract during the Contract Period, (including any possible extension periods) at PS1,500,000.This is only an estimate and the actual spend maybe higher or lower than this figure.\r \r The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will not apply.\r \r If your organisation wishes to participate in this process, you need to register with the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. You will be unable to take part if you do not register. Please use the link below and follow the instructions on the website:\r \r www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk\r \r Tenders must be returned via the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The tender return date is midday on Friday 31st May 2024. Tenders received after this time and date will not be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3449511-dad3-44ea-ba7f-cc3aba12d332 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UK TRUCK & PLANT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3449511-dad3-44ea-ba7f-cc3aba12d332
- 8 Aug 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a6f8e0-65a1-41b8-b09f-50decb20d00a
- 26 Apr 2024 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2500399f-6490-4763-a223-617644a7a2b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3449511-dad3-44ea-ba7f-cc3aba12d332
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33a6f8e0-65a1-41b8-b09f-50decb20d00a
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2500399f-6490-4763-a223-617644a7a2b6
  26th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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