Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
Contact
Steven McMichael
steven.mcmichael@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs
Reference number
SLC/CE/25/085
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The service will be delivered to the Council’s Community and Enterprise Resources Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services for the purposes of servicing and repairing the Council’s fleet of vehicles and plant. This will include mechanical and electrical repairs, and servicing and MOTs to the Council’s fleet of approximately 1700 vehicles. All repairs shall be covered by appointed contractors where the Council does not have an in house capacity to undertake this requirement.
Service Requirement
To cover the range of Vehicle Repairs, Service and MOTs required under a Framework Agreement the Council is looking to appoint several service providers to accommodate the Council’s vehicle fleet and plant. This will be based on the following categories of vehicle: -
- Cars / Car Derived Vans (to typically include all cars, small trailers, small and medium vans)
- Light Goods Vehicles (LGV) up to 3,500kg
- Goods Vehicles/Passenger Vehicles in excess of 3500kg
- Buses
- Plant, e.g. Forklifts and Lifting Plant.
And covers: -
- MOT – Both Heavy and Light Vehicles
- Servicing – Both Heavy and Light Vehicles
- Mechanical and Electrical Repair – Both Heavy and Light Vehicle
- Engine Repair/Replacement – Both Heavy and Light Vehicle
- Plant Repair and Servicing – e.g. Forklifts and Lifting Plant.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Heavy Vehicles/Minibuses (Over 3.5T)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles
- 50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts
- 50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes
- 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2.14) Additional information
Sub Lot 2.1: Mechanical Repair
Sub Lot 2.2: Electrical Repair
Sub Lot 2.3: Service Only
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Plant
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles
- 50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts
- 50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes
- 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2.14) Additional information
Sub Lot 3.1: Mechanical Repair
Sub Lot 3.2: Electrical Repair
Sub Lot 3.3: Service Only
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Light Vehicles/Minibuses (up to 3.5T)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles
- 50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts
- 50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes
- 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM95 - South Lanarkshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
two.2.14) Additional information
Sub Lot 1.1: Mechanical Repair
Sub Lot 1.2: Electrical Repair
Sub Lot 1.3: Service & MOT
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 December 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council:
In order to support you with the tender process, the Council along with the Supplier Development Programme will be holding a Pre-Tender webinar Event. Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council is a bidder information session, scheduled prior to publication of the contract notice, giving the Council's Fleet Services and Procurement Services the opportunity to openly discuss the wants and needs of the Framework.
Those interested in bidding for this opportunity are invited to book a free place to attend this online webinar on Tuesday 7 October 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-south-lanarkshire-council-slc-1898/
A additional date has been added for Talking Tenders on Thursday 13 November 2025, 14:00 to 15:30 at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-south-lanarkshire-council-slc-1955/
Registering for Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland Tender:
Potential applicants are encouraged to register on Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T) for further updates.
Advertisement of the ITT being published will be issued on PCS via a Contract Notice. A link to PCS can be found here Home - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
The ITT where applicants can submit their applications to the DPS will be published on PCS-T. A link to PCS-T can be found here PCS - Tender https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Help and Advice:
If you are new to public sector tendering, free help and advice is available from the Supplier Development Programme.
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808506.
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