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            "name": "Reading Borough Council",
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                "id": "PWBJ-9435-VXQQ"
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                "streetAddress": "Bridge Street",
                "locality": "Reading",
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                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
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            "contactPoint": {
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                "description": "This market engagement event is designed to introduce the strategy and objectives for the Vehicle Workshop Maintenance Service for Reading Borough Council. The contract is expected to commence in September 2027. At this stage, we are inviting potential providers to express their interest in participating in Stage 2 - the Invitation to Tender (ITT).",
                "dueDate": "2026-10-14T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
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                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "title": "Vehicle Workshop Maintenance Services",
        "description": "The objectives of this project are to have successfully procured a vehicle workshop maintenance service which meets the needs of the Council's requirements. The requirements of RBC are expected to be divided into the following lots where suppliers may bid for one, more, or for All Lots. For the purposes of this contract, RBC provides (rent free) four dedicated workshops located at the Reading operations depot. However, the successful provider may also use its own workshop. Lot 1 - Waste Services (RCVs, Food and Glass Collection Vehicles 7.5t to 27t) Lot 2 - Sweepers and Gully Vehicles 4.5t to 15t Lot 3 - Cars and Vans up to 3.5t Lot 4 - LCV Tippers 3.5t Lot 5 - HGV Tippers 4.5t to 18t",
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