Planning

DBC (EE) Pre Market Engagement for the Supply, fitting and repair of tyres and associated services

  • Dacorum Borough Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-045083

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-056b02

Published 1 August 2025, 10:29am



Scope

Reference

CPU005560

Description

This is a premarket engagement notice and not a tender opportunity.

Dacorum Borough Council's (the Council) Fleet Services Department manages the repair, maintenance, and inspection of approximately 150 vehicles through its Vehicle Repair Shop (VMU) located at the Cupid Green Depot, Redbourn Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7BA. This includes tyre management, which is a crucial aspect of ensuring vehicle safety and efficiency on plant equipment, vans, HGV vehicles and ride on grass cutters. All these vehicles are used daily throughout the Borough.

The Fleet Services team is responsible for regular tyre inspections, replacements, and ensuring that all tyres meet safety standards. This helps in maintaining the overall performance of the fleet and reducing the risk of accidents due to tyre failures. The department also focuses on cost-effective solutions and value for money, ensuring that the fleet operates efficiently while keeping maintenance costs under control

The Council are seeking views from experienced suppliers within the market in relation to the service specification for the supply, fitting and repair of tyres and associated services

The closing date for the questionnaire is 12 noon on Tuesday 2nd September 2025.

Total value (estimated)

  • £250,000 excluding VAT
  • £300,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
  • 50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

Engagement

Engagement deadline

2 September 2025

Engagement process description

The Council are seeking views from experienced suppliers within the market in relation to the service specification for the supply, fitting and repair of tyres and associated services.

The deadline for return of questionnaires is noon on 2nd September


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

1 December 2025


Contracting authority

Dacorum Borough Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGGG-5373-XYZX

The Forum, Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1DN

United Kingdom

Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government