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title: "Waste & Recycling HGV Vehicle MOT Preparation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Waste & Recycling HGV Vehicle MOT Preparation

Buyer: TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695d0

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## Summary

Torridge District Council, a sub-central government authority based in Bideford, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Waste & Recycling HGV Vehicle MOT Preparation". This contract, classified under repair and maintenance services, was awarded on 11th May 2026 as part of a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. The procurement process involved preparing and repairing HGV vehicles in the waste and recycling fleet. The contract, valued at £80,000, will run from 7th May 2026 until 31st March 2027, with services delivered within the UKK4 region.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the mechanical engineering and vehicle repair sectors. Nick Sampson Mechanical Engineering Services Ltd, an SME based in Barnstaple, was awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for local businesses to secure government contracts. Companies specialising in vehicle maintenance and repair services, especially those with experience in handling HGV vehicles, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, benefiting from the steady project timelines and government-backed funding.

## Notice

HGV Vehicle MOT Preparation and Repairs for the Waste and Recycling Fleet

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| 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 | TORRIDGE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIDEFORD |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX39 2QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Torridge |
| Electoral ward | Bideford North |
| Westminster constituency | Torridge and Tavistock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NICK SAMPSON MECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043050-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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