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title: "Specialist MOT Preparation for Waste & Recycling Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054f14"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-18"
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# Specialist MOT Preparation for Waste & Recycling Vehicles

Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054f14

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## Summary

Torridge District Council has completed the procurement process for Specialist MOT Preparation for Waste & Recycling Vehicles. The contract, which falls under the services category, was awarded directly to Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd, located in Barnstaple, North Devon. This procurement, classified under mechanical engineering services, targeted the UKK4 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was completed using a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold. Key dates in the timeline include the contract start date of 1 April 2025, and it will run until 31 March 2026. The contract was formally signed on 31 March 2025, with the total contract value amounting to £99,000, exclusive of taxes.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mechanical engineering services, particularly those able to deliver reliable MOT preparation and maintenance for specialised vehicles. Companies similar in scope and scale to Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd may find growth in such public procurement initiatives, further enhancing their portfolio and reputation by securing contracts with local government bodies like Torridge District Council. The contract reflects the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises to engage in and benefit from sub-central government procurements. This case emphasizes the importance of standing out in niche service areas, particularly when opportunities arise for contracts without competitive tendering.

## Notice

Specialist MOT preparation works and spare parts for Waste & Recycling Vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033332-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICK SAMPSON MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2025 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033332-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033332-2025
  18th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nicksampson.com

## Provenance

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