---
title: "Heavy Goods Vehicle MOT Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066305"
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markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066305.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066305.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-05"
---

# Heavy Goods Vehicle MOT Testing

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066305

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## Summary

Newcastle City Council, located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for Heavy Goods Vehicle MOT Testing to TIP Trailer Services UK Limited, based in Cheshire. This procurement process, identified as "ocds-h6vhtk-066305", falls under the industry category of services, specifically repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2028, with a possible renewal extending up to 31st March 2030. The procurement process was initiated as a below-threshold tender, reflecting Newcastle City Council's adherence to UK public procurement legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in MOT testing and related services. With the testing being carried out at privately owned authorised facilities, there is room for growth in collaborating with local establishments that provide such facilities. TIP Trailer Services UK Limited, classified as an SME without VCSE indicators, showcases an example of a business well-suited to benefit from such opportunities. Business users in the vehicle repair and maintenance industry would find potential in competing for contracts that align with sub-central government procurement needs, offering avenues to enhance service delivery while possibly gaining long-term partnerships.

## Notice

Heavy Goods Vehicle MOT Testing. The testing is carried out at privately owned authorised facilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019912-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TIP TRAILER SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 13:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019912-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019912-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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