---
title: "Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0569ee"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0569ee.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-04"
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# Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0569ee

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, operating as a sub-central public authority, has recently concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services." This contract involves the repair and maintenance of a fleet of gritter vehicles, essential for winter road maintenance, and is being delivered in Leicester, UKF2 region, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage on the 4th of August 2025, with a direct award to ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, bypassing a competitive tender. This procurement method was chosen to protect the warranty associated with the vehicles. The contract period is scheduled from the 16th of August 2025 to the 1st of October 2028, with potential options to accommodate unforeseen vehicle damages escalating the contract value. Key milestones include a future signature date pending for the 15th of August 2025. The gross value of the contract is estimated at £72,000.

This procurement offers substantial potential for businesses specialising in motor vehicle repair and maintenance services, particularly those that can deliver solutions under direct awards. While ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise, secured this contract, the sector is wide open for capable SMEs that can offer specialised services to fleets and large-scale vehicular operations. Business growth can be achieved through the enhancement of warranty services, investment in state-of-the-art repair technologies, and fostering relationships with public authorities seeking reliable service providers for their transportation infrastructure, especially within regions demanding rigorous road maintenance such as Leicestershire and North Yorkshire. As direct contracts are prone to exclusivity, networking and building rapport within the industry can lead to similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of Specialist Vehicle Winter Repair and Maintenance Services. Repair and maintenance for fleet of gritter vehicles. Direct award to OEM of vehicles as to award to a different supplier would invalidate the vehicle warranties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045617-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2025 - 1 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 11:24 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045617-2025
- 31 Jul 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044641-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045617-2025
  4th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044641-2025
  31st July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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