Scope
Reference
DN
Description
This invitation to tender invites bids for the maintenance and repair of Preston City Councils fleet. The Contract must ensure all vehicles, plant and machinery remain operationally safe and compliant with all relevant legislation.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,200,000 excluding VAT
- £5,040,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
plus 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Contract locations
- UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
See Portal documentation
Technical ability conditions of participation
See Portal documentation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 February 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Incl: Scheduled Maintenance Reactive Maintenance cost Cost of vehicle collection and delivery Fuel cost of collection and delivery service Roadside Assistance and Breakdown Recovery Valeting Parts On Cost... |
Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Incl: Provision of Service Required Depot Location and Facilities Vehicle collection and return Purchase of parts Added value Staff Training and Accreditation Sickness and Leave Contingency |
Quality | 20.00% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
See competition documents via https://procontract.due-north.com/
Description of risks to contract performance
See competition documents via https://procontract.due-north.com/
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
No pre market engagement
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Competition document pack on The Chest
Technical specifications to be met
https://procontract.due-north.com/
Competition document pack on The Chest
Contracting authority
Preston City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBPX-1479-ZXBR
Preston City Council Town Hall
Preston
PR1 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government