---
title: "Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Belfast and East Tyrone"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05596c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EDUCATION AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-11"
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# Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Belfast and East Tyrone

Buyer: EDUCATION AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05596c

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## Summary

The Education Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of vehicle maintenance and repair services across Belfast and East Tyrone. This procurement, facilitated through an open procedure, aimed to secure services essential for the upkeep of the Education Authority's vehicle fleet, ensuring the safe transportation of pupils. The process culminated in contracts awarded to D & H Motors Ltd and Loughshore Autos Ltd, with each covering different geographic lots. The initial contract period runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and other conditions. This initiative was conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and holds significance under the sub-central government classification. The services fall under the industry category of motor vehicle repair and maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services. With contracts valued at a gross total of £6,000,000, businesses could benefit from long-term collaborations, potentially extending up to 2031. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services in accordance with strict performance indicators, including timely maintenance and repairs, are well-suited for such opportunities. The need for consistent fleet management is crucial, offering businesses in this sector the potential for stable revenue streams and business expansion, particularly in regional service delivery capabilities in the UKN regions.

## Notice

The aim of this procurement is to put in place a lotted contract for EA fleet to have maintenance and repairs services for all EA Vehicles within the Belfast and East Tyrone area. EA have the statutory responsibility for the safe and comfortable transportation of pupils to and from school, therefore the maintaining of EA fleet is of the upmost importance. The EA holds a Bus Operator License and has a mandatory requirement to complete planned maintenance inspections every 12 weeks in addition to on-going defect repairs and annual PSV.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072659-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £7,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 2NQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | D & H MOTORS; D AND H MOTORS LTS; LOUGHSHORE AUTOS; LOUGHSHORE AUTOS T/A QUINN'S COACH HIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2025 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072659-2025
- 18 Sep 2025 at 11:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057687-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072659-2025
  11th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057687-2025
  18th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hajrepairs.com
- http://www.quinnscoachhire.com
- http://www.rockmountvehiclemaintenance.com
- http://www.thomasmccrea.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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