Scope
Reference
222_26
Description
An ESPO national framework for the supply and fitting of tyres for cars, LCVs, HGVs and plant and the supply of related ancillary services, including puncture repairs and wheel balancing.
The Framework is divided into 3 lots.
Please refer to the tender documents for further details - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon) on 22 December 2025.
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '222_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Note: ESPO has not conduced preliminary market engagement in respect of this procurement.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 January 2026 to 27 January 2028
- Possible extension to 27 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework).
Total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Description
Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles.
Lot 1 is for the provision of premium, mid-range & budget tyres for cars and light commercial vehicles.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Description
Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles.
Lot 2 is for the provision of premium, mid-range & budget tyres for heavy goods vehicles and public service vehicles, and premium & budget tyres for plant.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Description
Tenders are invited for a national framework agreement allowing for the provision, replacement and repair of tyres for a comprehensive range of vehicles.
Lot 3 for services including but not limited to the fitting, removal, turning, regrooving of new or remould tyres, as well as balancing, tracking, puncture repair, valve replacement and emergency call out.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Lot value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 34350000 - Tyres for heavy/light-duty vehicles
- 34913200 - Retreaded tyres
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
As a public body, ESPO have a statutory obligation to recover the costs incurred in the management of this Framework. This obligation is met by means of a Framework Fee which will be payable by the Suppliers to ESPO, and is calculated based on the invoiced value to the customer by the supplier.
For further details, please refer to the tender documents.
Framework operation description
The Framework will be accessible by:
Call-off without competition
'Calling-off' Goods and/or Services from a Supplier identified who is: a) included in the Framework; b) suitable for meeting the Customer's specific needs; c) delivers to the geographical region/sub-region of the Customer, and; d) identified as offering the most advantageous solution to the Customer's requirements, based on the Framework pricing and the additional benefits offered by each Supplier.
Call-off with competition (Further Competitive Selection Process)
'Calling-off' by conducting a further competitive selection process amongst those Suppliers identified in the Framework as being able to provide the required Goods/supply the required Services.
Please note that once this Framework is established, the right is reserved by the Customer when running a further competitive selection process, to invite the Suppliers to participate in an eAuction.
Please refer to the tender documents for any further details.
ESPO Trading Limited Second Framework:
ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself.
Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Procurement Act 2023 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for tenderers information only.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire including Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation (note: the Procurement Specific Questionnaire including Conditions of Participation questions, is captured as a Question set in the eProcurement Portal, ProContract, and is completed online there once a response has been started).
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Light vehicle tyres
Lot 2. Heavy vehicle and plant tyres
Lot 3. Services for light vehicles, heavy vehicles and plant
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 December 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
22 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Refer to all instructions captured via https://www.eastmidstenders.org/.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 60% |
| Non-Price | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '222_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Technical specifications to be met
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
Please refer to the tender documents (see above for further details including summary instructions on how to access these).
Contracting authority
Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDD-1122-TCVN
Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1ES
United Kingdom
Contact name: Place and Environment Procurement Team
Email: tenders@espo.org
Website: https://www.espo.org/
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government