---
title: "TC016 - Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing 2021"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c04a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON"
published: "2021-06-25"
---

# TC016 - Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing 2021

Buyer: THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c04a

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is currently inviting tenders for the "TC016 - Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle Testing 2021" contract, valued at £340,000. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to repair and maintenance services, and is located in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton. The tender process is in the active stage, with submissions due by 4:00 PM on 26th July 2021. This procurement is conducted via an open procedure, allowing any interested parties to participate and submit their bids electronically through the designated portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle testing and maintenance, particularly those accredited by the DVSA. Companies that focus on compliance with vehicle testing standards and possess relevant expertise will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, as the Authority seeks to appoint six accredited providers to deliver these services. The framework agreement is expected to last for two years, with potential extensions, thereby providing a valuable long-term opportunity for successful bidders to establish ongoing relationships with the Council.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle (HCV/PHV) Testing which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint six DVSA Accredited Contractors (the "Providers") to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement. The proprietors of the vehicles (the "Vehicle Proprietor"), shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Private Hire and Hackney Carriage Vehicle (HCV/PHV) Testing which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. This procurement exercise is being run as an Open Invitation to Tender (ITT) and the Authority will appoint six DVSA Accredited Contractors (the "Providers") to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement. The proprietors of the vehicles (the "Vehicle Proprietor"), shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014551-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £340,000 |
| Lots value | £340,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014551-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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