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title: "Direct Award for The Routine Maintenance including Parts and Repairs of Karcher Precinct Sweepers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835874"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-30"
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# Direct Award for The Routine Maintenance including Parts and Repairs of Karcher Precinct Sweepers

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835874

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council has concluded an award under its Community and Enterprise Resources, focussing on routine maintenance, parts, and repairs for Karcher Precinct Sweepers. This public procurement process falls under the category of General Public Services and is located in the UKM95 region. The process reached the award stage on 30th July 2026, with the contract, signed on 29th June 2026, set under the framework extended to 30th September 2026. The procurement was conducted via a direct award process without prior competition due to the technical compatibility and requirement of original equipment manufacturer parts specific to Karcher UK Ltd.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in handling original equipment manufacturer parts and machinery. Although the direct award route limits competition in this instance, businesses involved in developing compatible parts or offering innovative integrated solutions might eventually position themselves as viable alternatives in future tenders. The contract, valued at £1,149,194.52, illustrates that substantial financial growth prospects exist in public service maintenance contracts, especially for large-scale operations capable of fulfilling stringent technical requirements and maintaining indispensable vehicle fleets.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council's Community and Enterprise Resources, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services have a requirement to implement a routine maintenance including repairs contract on behalf of Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services, following the purchase of 11 Karcher MC250 precinct sweepers. This contract has been awarded vis Direct Award from the Scotland Excel Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles Framework 03-21. The framework covers the period 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods. The Framework has been further extended under regulation 72 to 30 September 2026.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council's Community and Enterprise Resources, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services, have a requirement to implement a routine maintenance and repair contract on behalf of Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services. This follows the purchase of 11 Karcher MC250 precinct sweepers in March 2026, with delivery completed in June 2026. The sweepers were procured via a Direct Award to Karcher UK Ltd through the Scotland Excel Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles Framework (03-21). As a result, a further Direct Award to the manufacturer, Karcher UK Ltd, is required for the servicing and repair of these vehicles due to the specialist nature of the equipment and the need for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) support. Utilising this framework will deliver best value to the Council by improving cost predictability and maximising vehicle availability. It is therefore essential to establish a comprehensive maintenance contract directly with the manufacturer. This approach will ensure access to specialist technical expertise, genuine parts, and agreed service levels, all delivered at a controlled and transparent cost.

### Procurement Information

The contract has been awarded without prior publication because competition is absent for technical reasons. Following a review of the market, the authority concluded that only Karcher UK Ltd can meet the requirement due to the need for compatibility and integration with existing equipment with original equipment manufacturer parts (OEM). No reasonable alternative or substitute solution is available, and changing supplier would result in significant technical risks, operational disruption, and disproportionate costs. The authority is satisfied that the conditions for a direct award are met and that the award is lawful under the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561210 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,149,194 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KARCHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561210

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561210
  Direct Award for The Routine Maintenance including Parts and Repairs of Karcher Precinct Sweepers - South Lanarkshire Council's Community and Enterprise Resources, Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services have a requirement to implement a routine maintenance including repairs contract on behalf of Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services, following the purchase of 11 Karcher MC250 precinct sweepers. This contract has been awarded vis Direct Award from the Scotland Excel Supply and Delivery of Heavy Vehicles Framework 03-21. The framework covers the period 01 January 2022 to 31 December 2023 with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods. The Framework has been further extended under regulation 72 to 30 September 2026.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835874

## Provenance

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