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title: "Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064e57"
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buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Framework

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064e57

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council has initiated a public procurement process under the title "Vehicle Repairs & Maintenance Framework," classified under the industry category of "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment" (CPV: 50100000). This procurement involves a framework agreement for services related to vehicle, plant, and equipment repairs, with a focus on maintenance services. The procurement follows an open procedure and is covered by GPA, indicating alignment with international trade agreements. Key dates for this process include the expression of interest deadline on 14 March 2026 and tender submission deadline on 17 March 2026, with services to be delivered in East Ayrshire (UKM93). The process is in the active award stage as of 2026, with multiple lots addressing various vehicle categories including light and heavy vehicles, buses, plant, and component repairs.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs with competencies in vehicle maintenance and repair services. Companies specialising in mechanical repairs for diverse vehicle types, from light vehicles to heavy-duty trucks and buses, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The framework agreement allows businesses to provide services as needed, offering stability and the potential for long-term engagement. Additionally, the procurement process includes renewal options, enabling suppliers to extend their services beyond the initial contract period. The involvement of multiple suppliers across active lots showcases the procedural openness, providing equal chances for capable suppliers to partake and expand their market presence in East Ayrshire.

## Notice

The Council require a Framework Agreement with Service Providers with appropriate experience to support the Council in the delivery of vehicle/plant/equipment repair and maintenance services for the purpose of calling off services as and when required.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Heavy Vehicles over 3.5T GVW

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance which will typically include trucks, refuse collection vehicles, gully cleaning trucks, winter gritting vehicles, hooklift vehicles and rear end loader vehicles over 3.5t GVW.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 3 - Buses

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance of buses, this will typically include mini buses up to 17 seat capacity but may also include some larger vehicles.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 4 - Plant

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance of plant items, this will typically include JCB/CAT type loaders, road sweepers, tractors, ride on mowers, fork lift trucks etc.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 5 - Component Repairs

Component repairs including refurbishment where appropriate, this will typically include components fitted to council vehicles such as rams, pumps, gearbox etc.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

Lot 1 - Light Vehicles up to 3.5T GVW

Mechanical repairs, inspections, maintenance which will typically include cars, small trailers, small, medium and large vans and trucks up to 3.5t GVW.

Renewal: 2 further one-year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044840-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2, 3 or 4 years, depending on extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ALLTRUCK COMMERCIAL VEHICLE REPAIRS; BRIDGEND GARAGE; BRYSON TRACTORS; ECON ENGINEERING; EURO DRIVESHAFTS & HYDRAULICS; GMC CAR AND COMMERCIAL REPAIRS; HAMILTON ROSS GROUP; KERR & SMITH CUMNOCK; LOTHIAN VEHICLE BODY BUILDERS; MCKINNON AND FORBES; MOTUS GROUP (UK; PLANTEXPAND; ROMAQUIP; SCANIA GB; SCOT JCB; VISION TECHNIQUES; WHALE TANKERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars
- 50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses
- 50114000 - Repair and maintenance services of trucks
- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044840-2026
- 11 Feb 2026 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012594-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000820158
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00223
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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