Scope
Reference
TC016
Description
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for their Hackney Carriage & Private Hire Vehicle Examination Framework.
This procurement exercise is being run as a Closed Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority will appoint up to six DVSA Accredited Contractors (the "Providers") to carry out the HCV/ PHV tests on the Framework Agreement.
The proprietors of the vehicles (the "Vehicle Proprietor"), shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.
The Framework will start on 10 January 2026 for two years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £300,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 January 2026 to 9 January 2028
- Possible extension to 9 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
A break clause after two years allows the Council to review the providers and opt to extend for a further two years, but only if the providers continue to meet the contractual requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
6
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Direct Award - The Vehicle Proprietor shall make the decision as to which approved test station they wish to go to.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
GMCA Authorities
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
The Provider must comply with the following requirements during the term of the Framework Agreement:
• Test stations must be within the borough's boundaries.
• Test stations must be open for Tests to be carried out for at least 37 hours per week (reduced on a pro-rata basis for bank holidays).
• Test stations must have a minimum of 2 bays available for MOT testing at all times.
• Test stations must have the capacity to carry out 3500 tests per annum.
• 2 DVSA-nominated testers with sufficient assistant personnel must be available to carry out tests, during the test station's opening hours.
• The Provider must ensure the test station's Risk Rating stays green for the duration of the Framework Agreement.
• The Authority reserves the right to ask for evidence of a test station's Risk Rating at any time during the Framework Agreement period.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 September 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 October 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0ec2f651-a489-f011-813a-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21
Link to advert
Contracting authority
Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBJZ-9785-JTLD
Town Hall, Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU
United Kingdom
Email: corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bolton.gov.uk
Region: UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government