--- title: "MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031a97" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031a97" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a97.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a97.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-24" --- # MOT and compliance testing in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031a97 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031a97) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a97.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is currently in the tendering stage for the provision of MOT and compliance testing services for Hackney Carriages and Private Hire Vehicles. This contract, valued at £272,000, is intended to commence on 1st September 2022 for an initial period of 24 months, with provisions for two additional 12-month extensions. Interested suppliers must submit their tender responses by 14th April 2022, and any requests for clarifications should be made by 4th April 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure and is classified under the CPV code for taxi services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for service providers specialising in vehicle testing and compliance checks, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities. Companies that can demonstrate their qualifications and compliance with the tender requirements are encouraged to participate, as Swindon Borough Council aims to award the contract to the top three scoring compliant bids. With the potential for a multi-provider contract, businesses in the automotive repair and maintenance industry may find this an excellent chance to expand their client base and service offerings in the local area. ## Notice Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of MOT and compliance tests for Taxis and Private Hire vehicles as required by the Council including additional compliance checks. The intention is to award the contract to up to three providers and no volumes or values can be guaranteed to any individual supplier. These will be the top three scoring providers that have submitted a compliant bid. Full details relating to the MOT testing and compliance checks are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 24 months commencing 1st September 2022 with the option to extend for two further 12 months as per the contract terms and conditions. Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 14th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 4th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 MOT and Compliance tests in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of the Mot and compliance checks in respect of Hackney Carriages and Private Hire vehicles Project Description Swindon Borough Council (SBC) wishes to submit to tender the requirements for the provision of MOT and compliance tests for Taxis and Private Hire vehicles as required by the Council including additional compliance checks. The intention is to award the contract to up to three providers and no volumes or values can be guaranteed to any individual supplier. These will be the top three scoring providers that have submitted a compliant bid. Full details relating to the MOT testing and compliance checks are provided in the tender documents. To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, then Register an Interest before obtaining access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Contract Period The contract will be initially for a period of 24 months commencing 1st September 2022 with the option to extend for two further 12 months as per the contract terms and conditions. Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 14th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal by 4th April 2022, 14:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that this project has been advertised on Find a Tender Service, Contracts Finder / other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN598351 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. Options: 2 x 12 months extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005115-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £272,000 | | Lots value | £272,000 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars - 60120000 - Taxi services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2022 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005115-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031a97. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031a97.json.