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title: "ITT 37/2025 - Vehicle cleansing services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068bc7"
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buyer: "NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)"
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# ITT 37/2025 - Vehicle cleansing services

Buyer: NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068bc7

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## Summary

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMD) is seeking a contractor to provide vehicle cleansing services, initiated through an open tender process. The contract, ITT 37/2025, involves washing the council's fleet for road worthiness tests and other occasions, divided into two lots at depots in Strangford Road, Downpatrick and Rampart Road, Newry. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically car-washing and similar services. Business interests should note that the tender submission deadline is set for 25th May 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 18th May 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for the growth of small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as NMD Council encourages participation from such sectors. The contract, valued at £80,000, is awarded based on criteria balancing quality and cost. It presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and presentation to expand their portfolio. The contract period starts from August 2026, with potential renewals extending until August 2029, providing long-term engagement for winning bidders.

## Notice

* The Council has a requirement for a contractor to undertake washing of the vehicle fleet in advance of the annual road worthiness test and at other times to ensure safety, compliance and presentation. * This will be carried out at least once a year or as and when the fleet department requires. * This RFQ will be carried out in 2 lots. Lot 1 will be for the washing of vehicles based at the Council depot on Strangford Road, Downpatrick. Lot 2 will be for the washing of vehicles based at the Council depot on Rampart Road, Newry.

### Lot Information

ITT 37/2025 - Vehicle cleansing services - Lot 1 Strangford Road, Downpatrick.

* The Council has a requirement for a contractor to undertake washing of the vehicle fleet in advance of the annual road worthiness test and at other times to ensure safety, compliance and presentation. * This will be carried out at least once a year or as and when the fleet department requires. Lot 1 will be for the washing of vehicles based at the Council depot on Strangford Road, Downpatrick.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

ITT 37/2025 - Vehicle cleansing services - Lot 2 Rampart Road, Newry.

* The Council has a requirement for a contractor to undertake washing of the vehicle fleet in advance of the annual road worthiness test and at other times to ensure safety, compliance and presentation. * This will be carried out at least once a year or as and when the fleet department requires. Lot 2 will be for the washing of vehicles based at the Council depot on Rampart Road, Newry.

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038108-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £79,999 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD) |
| Locality | NEWRY |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT34 2QU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Local authority | Newry, Mourne and Down |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50112300 - Car-washing and similar services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 13:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038108-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038108-2026
  27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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