--- title: "Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045581" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045581" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045581.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045581.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-08" --- # Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045581 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045581) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045581.json) ## Summary Buckinghamshire Council is seeking suppliers for its "Vehicle Inspection, Maintenance, Recovery and Repair Services" contract. The procurement falls under the repair and maintenance services for vehicles and related equipment category, covering a mixed fleet of vehicles. The location for this procurement is the UKJ13 region, specifically Aylesbury. The current stage of the procurement process is the award stage, following an open procedure. The key contract dates include a start date of 1st August 2024, ending on 31st July 2027, with two optional extensions each of three years, potentially extending the contract until 31st July 2033. The estimated contract value is £1,500,000, though actual spending may vary. The successful supplier, UK Truck & Plant Group Ltd, was awarded the contract on 2nd August 2024. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle maintenance and repair services to expand their operations. Given the diversity of the vehicle fleet, businesses specialising in various types of vehicle services, including heavy-duty trucks and light goods vehicles, will find this contract highly beneficial. The ongoing and structured nature of the contract, spanning up to nine years, provides a stable revenue stream and an opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with Buckinghamshire Council. Ideal candidates would be businesses with a solid understanding of related statutory requirements and operational licences, capable of delivering high-quality services consistently. ## 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. 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. When instructed by the Authority's Representative, the Supplier shall be able to provide the following Services: a. Inspection and servicing. b. MOT preparation. c. MOT ('annual test'). d. Repairs. e. Roadside assistance and recovery. 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. 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. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will not apply. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. 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. When instructed by the Authority's Representative, the Supplier shall be able to provide the following Services: a. Inspection and servicing. b. MOT preparation. c. MOT ('annual test'). d. Repairs. e. Roadside assistance and recovery. 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. 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. The Council is of the opinion that TUPE will not apply. Options: The contract will be for a three year period. 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. Renewal: 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025065-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | 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 | 1 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | ## 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 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025065-2024 - 26 Apr 2024 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013628-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.supplybucksbusiness.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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