Published date: 14 September 2021

This notice was replaced on 13 October 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 13 October 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50100000

  • Technical automobile inspection services - 71631200

Location of contract

BS23 1UJ

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

NSOMS001-DN569571-69003269

Published date

14 September 2021

Closing date

4 October 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 November 2021

Contract end date

31 October 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Annual Inspection of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Vehicles, prior to the licensing of the vehicle. The inspection is in addition to the requirements of an MOT test and covers the general condition of the vehicle and its suitability to operate as a licensed vehicle.

Currently around 550 vehicles require testing per year.

Due to the nature of the service requirements, the contractor carrying out the inspections will be an approved Ministry MOT Test Station with knowledge and experience in assessing vehicle safety and general vehicle road worthiness standards. The inspection facilities must be located with the boundaries of North Somerset Council.


About the buyer

Contact name

Geoff Wall

Address

Town Hall
Weston-super-Mare
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1275884730

Email

geoff.wall@n-somerset.gov.uk

Website

http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/