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title: "Contract for the Management, Supply and Fitting of Tyres"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be89"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# Contract for the Management, Supply and Fitting of Tyres

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be89

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by Gateshead Borough Council, pertains to the "Contract for the Management, Supply and Fitting of Tyres." The procurement falls under the tyre repair services industry, specifically classified as "Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing." This contract covers a comprehensive tyre supply service inclusive of maintenance and associated services. The location of the service delivery is in the UKC2 region, with a focus on serving Gateshead Council's fleet at their depots and through roadside services. The procurement method used is an open procedure with the tender previously being in an "active" stage as of November 2024 and moving to "complete" after the award was made on 4th March 2025, following the award period on 15th January 2025. The tender had options for extending the contract, allowing for potential engagements of up to two additional years.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and management services, particularly those with capabilities to handle a large and diverse fleet as required. Companies with expertise in tyre supply and maintenance, compliant with current transport and environmental legislations, are well positioned to benefit. The requirement for a continuously managed service, inclusive of 24/7 availability, positions businesses that can offer reliability and flexibility advantageously. With a total contract value of £775,500, this procurement can significantly contribute to business growth for firms that can meet the demands of rigorous service provision schedules, offering potential for long-term collaboration and expansion within the regional public sector market.

## Notice

Gateshead Council (The Council), require a Contractor who can provide a fully managed and comprehensive tyre supply service, inclusive of maintenance, fitting and associated services. This requirement is to be supplied by a single Contractor. The Contract will provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year cover for all tyre replacement and repair service.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Gateshead Council (The Council), require a Contractor who can provide a fully managed and comprehensive tyre supply service, inclusive of maintenance, fitting and associated services. This requirement is to be supplied by a single Contractor. The Contract will provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year cover for all tyre replacement and repair service. The Contractor and any sub-contractor(s) are required to adhere to current transport legislation and comply with current environmental legislation, with regards to tyre disposal methods. The Council operates a fleet of approximately 300 Council owned and 450 hire vehicles (in addition to short term hire) ranging from; * Car derived vans and light commercial vehicles (under 3.5 tonne) * Vehicles over 3.5 tonne including specialist vehicles * Refuse collection vehicles (up to 26 tonne) * Plant vehicles (ranging from ride on mowers to agricultural tractors). The Councils requirement will cover a managed service at the Councils depot(s) in addition to a roadside service.

Options: The option to extend for up to a further 2 x 12 Months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017248-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £775,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERCO (TYRE MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017248-2025
- 25 Nov 2024 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038056-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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