Scope
Reference
222_26
Description
The procurement has been undertaken as per UK4 Tender notice identifier: 2025/S 000-075567; Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-051b92.
An ESPO national framework for the supply and fitting of tyres for cars, LCVs, HGVs and plant and the supply of related ancillary services, including puncture repairs and wheel balancing.
The Framework is divided into 3 lots.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Description
Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles.
Lot 1 is for the provision of premium, mid-range & budget tyres for cars and light commercial vehicles.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Description
Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles.
Lot 2 is for the provision of premium, mid-range & budget tyres for heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles, and premium & budget tyres for plant.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Description
Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles.
Lot 3 for services including but not limited to the fitting, removal, turning, regrooving of new or remould tyres, as well as balancing, tracking, puncture repair, valve replacement and emergency call out.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Lots
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Suppliers (5)
- B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED
- DIRECT TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- KWIK-FIT (GB) LIMITED (part of the European Tyre Enterprise Limited group which also includes Credential Environmental Limited)
- LODGE TYRE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
- VACULUG LIMITED
Contract value
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 February 2026 to 3 February 2028
- Possible extension to 3 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework).
Total estimated value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Note: Individual award values per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Lots
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Suppliers (5)
- B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED
- DIRECT TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- KWIK-FIT (GB) LIMITED (part of the European Tyre Enterprise Limited group which also includes Credential Environmental Limited)
- LODGE TYRE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
- VACULUG LIMITED
Contract value
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 February 2026 to 3 February 2028
- Possible extension to 3 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework).
Total estimated value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Note: Individual award values per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 3. Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Lots
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Suppliers (5)
- B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED
- DIRECT TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- KWIK-FIT (GB) LIMITED (part of the European Tyre Enterprise Limited group which also includes Credential Environmental Limited)
- LODGE TYRE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
- VACULUG LIMITED
Contract value
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
22 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
22 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 2 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
3 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 4 February 2026 to 3 February 2028
- Possible extension to 3 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework).
Total estimated value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Note: Individual award values per lot as captured in this notice is for the overall framework (with this same overall value being captured per lot), as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
- 34913200 - Retreaded tyres
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
- 7 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
- 7 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
- 7 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 5 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
B.A.BUSH & SON LIMITED
- Companies House: 00976405
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNHZ-6655-XPMH
Station Yard
Horncastle
LN9 5AQ
United Kingdom
Email: HR@bushtyres.co.uk
Website: http://www.bushtyres.co.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (3 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Mr Simeon John Disley, Mr David John Dawson, and Mrs Susan Elizabeth Bush) - details as reviewed on 20/01/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Contract 2. Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Contract 3. Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
DIRECT TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 05133177
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCQG-9437-MNXQ
Unit 16 Whitehills Business Park, Thompson Road
Blackpool
FY4 5PN
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@directtyre.com
Website: http://www.directtyre.com
Region: UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (DTM Holdings Limited) - details as reviewed on 20/01/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Contract 2. Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Contract 3. Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
KWIK-FIT (GB) LIMITED (part of the European Tyre Enterprise Limited group which also includes Credential Environmental Limited)
- Companies House: 01009184
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTR-7481-GLHZ
Etel House, Avenue One
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 2HU
United Kingdom
Email: michael.ponting@kwik-fit.com
Website: http://www.kwik-fit.com
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (4 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (European Tyre Enterprise Limited) - details as reviewed on 20/01/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Contract 2. Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Contract 3. Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
LODGE TYRE COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
- Companies House: 00531793
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHLZ-2926-LQGW
Icknield Street Drive, Washford West
Redditch
B98 0DE
United Kingdom
Email: neilkelly@lodgetyre.com
Website: https://halfordscfs.co.uk/
Region: UKG12 - Worcestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (2 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Ltc Trading Holdings Limited) - details as reviewed on 20/01/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Contract 2. Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Contract 3. Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
VACULUG LIMITED
- Companies House: 00488961
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNY-6618-XJQZ
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot
Grantham
NG31 8HE
United Kingdom
Email: info@vaculug.com
Website: http://www.vaculug.com
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Connected people/organisations:
Please refer to all details captured on Companies House (under 'People') - includes Directors (1 Active under 'Officers') as well as Persons with significant control listed (Grantham Capital Limited) - details as reviewed on 20/01/2026.
Contract 1. Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Contract 2. Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Contract 3. Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government