Scope
Description
Canterbury City Council is on behalf of Canterbury Environment Company (Canenco) seeking a suitably experienced contractor for the supply and fit of tyres across the Canenco Fleet.
The specific requirements for the above are detailed in in the Suite of documents. It should be noted that by submitting a tender, you confirm that you understand and can meet these requirements.
Tenderers are invited to attend a site visit. The site visit will be held on Thursday 19th of February (no alternative date or time can be offered). See the ITT Instruction Document for further details.
The Contract is anticipated to commence 01 June 2026 and will continue until 31 January 2029.
Full details and requirements are included within the Invitation to Tender Documentation.
Important Notice:
Suppliers should in the first instance register themselves on the Kent Business Portal by following registration instructions. After registering suppliers are asked to express their interest in this opportunity, after which suppliers will be able to access and download all the required documents attached to this notice. Please ensure you download all documents and complete according to instructions contained.
Attachments:
Instructions to Suppliers: Expressions of interest will only be accepted via the Kent Business Portal (www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk).
Note that in order to successfully submit your interest you will first need to register for an account on the portal. After registration is complete and you've received your login details you should return to the advert for the opportunity and express your interest.
You will then receive an email giving you a link to the documentation provided and be able to access the tender documents. The tender documents are required to be completed and submitted electronically via the Kent Business Portal by no later than 12:00 on Monday 16 March 2026
Questions and Communication:
Please direct all questions and communication through the Kent Business Portal via the message facility (once registered).
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Total value (estimated)
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 January 2029
- Possible extension to 31 January 2031
- 4 years, 8 months
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for 2 further periods of 12 months, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Services by the Contractor and at CEC’s entire discretion. Any such extension shall be on the same terms and conditions of this Contract and shall be subject to mutual agreement in writing
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
- 34351000 - Light-duty tyres
- 34352000 - Heavy-duty tyres
- 34352100 - Tyres for trucks
Contract locations
- UKJ4 - Kent
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 March 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)
24 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 70% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 30% |
Other information
Payment terms
See ITT Instruction Document
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Canterbury City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJX-9843-DLGM
14 Rose Lane
Canterbury
CT1 2UR
United Kingdom
Telephone: 01227862000
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government