---
title: "GP225 - Supply and Installation of Commercial Brake Tester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd68"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-10"
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# GP225 - Supply and Installation of Commercial Brake Tester

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd68

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Middlesbrough Council, located at PO Box 500, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "GP225 - Supply and Installation of Commercial Brake Tester," falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance services. This procurement was initiated to comply with new legislation by the DVSA effective from April 2025, requiring Laden Roller Brake Tests. The original brake tester needing replacement was beyond economic repair. The procurement process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to GOTT Technical Services Ltd, effective from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2026, with a gross value of £58,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those with expertise in supplying and installing commercial brake testers. The procurement method was direct, below the financial threshold, and conducted without competition, suggesting potential opportunities for businesses in the sector seeking similar direct contracts in the future. Companies experienced in navigating new legislative requirements and delivering compliant solutions would be well-suited for this type of work, particularly those capable of offering advanced repair and maintenance services to meet the evolving regulatory framework. The awarded contract exemplifies the growing demand for compliance-oriented technical services in the public sector.

## Notice

As part of new legislation brought into force by DVSA in April 2025 we are now required to carry out Laden Roller Brake Tests. Our current brake tester is more than 15 years old and is currently beyond economic repair. We need to replace the brake tester with a DVSA approved system in order to comply with our requirement to carry out LRBT and comply with our Operator Licence requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072299-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £48,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOTT TECHNICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 Nov 2025 at 10:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072299-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072299-2025
  10th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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