--- title: "Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2022-01-21" --- # Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council is seeking quotations for the "Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars", categorised under services within the transportation industry. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being awarded to Manse Road Motors. The closing date for submissions was 17 May 2021, and the total contract value is £39,000, with an active contract period running from 24 July 2021 to 23 July 2024, including options for renewal. This procurement opportunity presents a significant avenue for local service providers, particularly those specialising in vehicle inspections and related maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with expertise in the automotive and transport sectors, would be well-positioned to leverage this contract. As this procurement falls under the open procedure, it encourages competition and innovation among local and regional suppliers, thus fostering growth within the community. ## Notice Orkney Islands Council invites quotations from suitably qualified contractors for the inspection and testing of vehicles for use as taxis and private hire cars. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The inspection and testing of vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars with Orkney. Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions following 36 month initial term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438424 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2021 | | Contract period | 24 Jul 2021 - 23 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | April 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £39,000 | | Lots value | £39,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £21,149 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL | | Locality | KIRKWALL | | Post town | Kirkwall | | Postcode | KW15 1NY | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Orkney Islands | | Electoral ward | Kirkwall East | | Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland | | Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MANSE ROAD MOTORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631200 - Technical automobile inspection services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438424 - 19 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412429 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412429&idx=5 19th April 2021 - Appendix 4 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412429&idx=1 19th April 2021 - ITQ Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412429&idx=2 19th April 2021 - Appendix 1 - Vehicle Inspection Standards - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412429&idx=3 19th April 2021 - Appendix 2 - Vehicle Testing Advisory Note - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR412429&idx=4 19th April 2021 - Appendix 3 - Vehicle Testing Checklist - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412429 Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars - Orkney Islands Council invites quotations from suitably qualified contractors for the inspection and testing of vehicles for use as taxis and private hire cars. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438424 Invitation to Quote for the Inspection and Testing of Vehicles for use as Taxis and Private Hire Cars - Orkney Islands Council invites quotations from suitably qualified contractors for the inspection and testing of vehicles for use as taxis and private hire cars. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000651242 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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