Scope
Reference
C016PA
Description
The authority have 5 'hooklift' Shunter Vehicles and 4 Tri-Axle Trailers trailers based at various sites across 7 locations within Essex. These vehicles require regular maintenance and repair.
The authority has an ongoing requirement for a contractor to provide regular maintenance and ad hoc remedial works for these vehicles.
The contracting authority is Essex County Council and any Successor Body meaning one or more entities which assumes any of the Council's functions (as applicable) as a result of Local Government Reform (LGR). Such successor body or bodies may be, without limitation, a local authority, a combined authority, a combined county authority, a strategic authority or any other status determined pursuant to the Devolution and LGR Legislation.
Contract 1. Site Shunters and Trailer Maintenance
Supplier
Contract value
- £420,000 excluding VAT
- £504,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 24 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 December 2025 to 19 December 2030
- Possible extension to 19 December 2032
- 7 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The extension option could be used if the service is still required in it's current form and the supplier has been performing well.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Information about tenders
- 3 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 2 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
ESSEX COMMERCIAL VEHICLES LTD
- Companies House: 13124869
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWB-4446-RVHL
76 Fiddlers Folley
Colchester
CO3 9UF
United Kingdom
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Site Shunters and Trailer Maintenance
Contracting authority
Essex County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government