Scope
Reference
TD2290
Description
Derby City Council (The Council) is undertaking this procurement to establish a contract for the provision of Maintenance for The Council's HGV Fleet and items of Plant & Equipment which operates within the Highways maintenance service.
The Highways maintenance service is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the roads and pavements within the Derby City Council remit. This includes repairing potholes, road resurfacing, gully emptying and winter maintenance.
The fleet is currently maintained by an in-house workshop, but capacity will be exceeded with planned fleet expansion in other areas of the authority. This has created a need for an experienced and competent Supplier/s to maintain, repair, and modify (where necessary) all HGV's and plant operated by the Highways department
The requirement has been split into 4 lots:
Provision of full planned preventative maintenance of the Council's Heavy Goods Vehicle's (HGV's) operated by the highways department, which is Operator's Licence (OLicence) compliant. Lots 2, 3 & 4
Provision of full planned preventative maintenance for plant, this is split into Lot 2 - JCB vehicles and equipment; Lot 3 - Rollers and pavers; and Lot 4 - Multihog.
The initial contract period for Lots 1, 3 and 4 is 3 years; the contract is estimated to commence February 2026 and expire February 2029.
The initial contract period for Lot 2 is 2 years and 7 months; the contract is estimated to commence July 2026 to February 2029.
There will be an option to extend the contract for all lots 2 years in annual increments, subject to satisfactory performance and business needs. Maximum contract period is 5 years for lots 1,3,4 and 4 years 7 months for lot 2.
For this contract, Derby City Council expects that the following changes may take place during the contract term:
•Change in vehicle make or model - The Council may need to switch to different types or brands of vehicles during the contract.
•Fleet size changes - The number of vehicles required may increase, which could affect the overall contract cost.
oThe Council anticipate that due to the creation of the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) there may result in changed to the council structures and service delivery For this contract it is anticipated that the effects of EMCCA may lead to an increased Fleet size and structure.
•Change in service areas - The geographical area may change, particularly if there are updates due to Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
oLocal Government Reorganisation (LGR) is underway in several areas across the country and may result in changes to council structures, service delivery and responsibilities, and geographical coverage during the life of the contract. For this contract it is anticipated that the effects of LGR may lead to an increased Fleet size and structure.
o The core contract value, estimated at £1,415,000.00, based on known current service requirements
o An additional estimated value of £705,000.00 - £1,000,000.00 to reflect potential future changes in service scope or volume linked to LGR / EMCCA. It is unknown at this stage how this value will be split.
These are not guaranteed changes but are to provide early notice to ensure they can be factored into your planning
Lot 1. HGV Fleet
Description
Provision of full planned preventative maintenance of the Council's Heavy Goods Vehicle's (HGV's) operated by the highways department, which is Operator's Licence (O-Licence) compliant.This includes:(a) MOT testing.(b) Six-weekly inspections, and servicing in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines, covering both vehicles and onboard equipment such as Scarab sweepers, Whale and Bucher gully systems, Econ gritting bodies, and Atlas cranes. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) examinations are also required where applicable.• Recovery, reactive and corrective maintenance must also be provided.
Lot 2. JCB
Description
Provision of full planned preventative maintenance for plant, this is split into Lot 2 - JCB vehicles and equipmentThis includes:• Provide full planned preventative maintenance for The Council's Highways service plant, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.(c) Include all mandatory Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) examinations where required, covering equipment such as JCBs, rollers, pavers, and a Multihog.• Recovery, reactive and corrective maintenance must also be provided.The scope is further detailed in Part 3 Specification.
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Rollers and pavers
Description
Provision of full planned preventative maintenance for plant, this is split into Lot 3 - Rollers and paversThis includes:• Provide full planned preventative maintenance for The Council's Highways service plant, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.(c) Include all mandatory Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) examinations where required, covering equipment such as JCBs, rollers, pavers, and a Multihog.• Recovery, reactive and corrective maintenance must also be provided.
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Multihog
Description
Provision of full planned preventative maintenance for plant, this is split into Lot 4 - Multihog.This includes:• Provide full planned preventative maintenance for The Council's Highways service plant, in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.(c) Include all mandatory Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) examinations where required, covering equipment such as JCBs, rollers, pavers, and a Multihog.• Recovery, reactive and corrective maintenance must also be provided
Contract 1. Lot 1. HGV Fleet
Lots
Lot 1. HGV Fleet
Lot 2. JCB
Lot 3. Lot 3 - Rollers and pavers
Lot 4. Lot 4 - Multihog
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,415,000 excluding VAT
- £2,898,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 10 November 2025 to 9 November 2028
- Possible extension to 9 November 2031
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 3 year period with option to extend for further 2 years in annual increments
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
See Contract description
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
Contract locations
- UKF11 - Derby
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
KPI's have been set however as contract is under £5m these are not mandatory
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
HW MARTIN FLEET MAINTENANCE LIMITED
- Companies House: 01509477
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNZQ-1933-XDQM
Fordbridge Lane
Alfreton
DE55 5JY
United Kingdom
Email: plant@hwmartin.com
Region: UKF12 - East Derbyshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Derby City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQVM-1383-ZBXP
The Council House - Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@derby.gov.uk
Website: https://www.derby.gov.uk/
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government