--- title: "Repair and Maintenance for Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-05" --- # Repair and Maintenance for Vehicles Buyer: SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc73.json) ## Summary South Hams District Council is overseeing a procurement process focused on the repair and maintenance of vehicle fleets, encompassing services for both vans and waste refuse collection vehicles (RCVs). The procurement is classified under repair and maintenance services within the industry category. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract period expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2028. This initiative is anticipated to involve market engagement events, although a previously scheduled engagement session on 6th January 2026 has been cancelled and will be rearranged. The council is based at Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes, Devon, and engages suppliers within the UKK4 region. This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services to become the sole provider for South Hams District Council. The tender is designed to particularly accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering potential for growth and expansion. Companies with expertise in fleet vehicle maintenance and repair, particularly for specialised vehicles such as refuse collection trucks, may find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging with this procurement could enhance a company’s portfolio and foster lasting relationships with governmental bodies. ## Notice ***PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE REARRANGED*** South Hams District Council will be running an early market engagement event at Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE on Tuesday 6th January 2026 from 10am - 12pm. The Authority would like to meet with suppliers ahead of a potential procurement to present their requirements and hold a forum. The Authority is looking for a supplier to be the sole provider of the repair and maintenance of their vehicles fleet from vans to waste RCVs. If you are interested in attending, please email rosanna.wilson@teignbridge.gov.uk or ollie.rees@swdevon.gov.uk by Friday 5th December 2025 to confirm your attendance. ### Planning Information ***PLEASE NOTE, THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE REARRANGED*** South Hams District Council will be running an early market engagement event at Follaton House Plymouth Road Totnes Devon TQ95NE on Tuesday 6th January 2025 from 10am - 12pm. The Authority would like to meet with suppliers ahead of a potential procurement to present their requirements and hold a forum. The Authority is looking for a supplier to be the sole provider of the repair and maintenance of their vehicles fleet from vans to waste RCVs. If you are interested in attending, please email rosanna.wilson@teignbridge.gov.uk or ollie.rees@swdevon.gov.uk by Friday 5th December 2025 to confirm your attendance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000137-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH HAMS DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | TOTNES | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ9 5NE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC | | Local authority | South Hams | | Electoral ward | Totnes | | Westminster constituency | South Devon | | Delivery location | TLK4 Devon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2026 at 09:40 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000137-2026 - 5 Dec 2025 at 13:38 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080165-2025 - 4 Dec 2025 at 09:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079572-2025 - 4 Dec 2025 at 09:14 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079563-2025 - 1 Dec 2025 at 15:07 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078557-2025 - 7 Nov 2025 at 10:23 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071906-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000137-2026 5th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080165-2025 5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079572-2025 4th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079563-2025 4th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078557-2025 1st December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071906-2025 7th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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