Find a TenderAwardedContract details notice
Published 29 Aug 2025, 14:40 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Depolluted End of Life Vehicles

Official notice

Procurement agent: Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: NI Fire and Rescue Service

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Sectors: Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Community & Cultural Services (98) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,567,550envelope for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 29 May 2026awarded 8 Sept 2026
Awarded to T. MET LIMITED5 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 Sept 2030 · extension options published · starts 1 Oct 2026

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) has established a Framework for the supply, delivery and collection of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Mar 2030, 23:59 GMT.

CPV: Other services · Special-purpose motor vehicles

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
1 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 1 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 1 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework

Refer to Tender documentation

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Eastern AreaAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£59,082

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £59,082 exc. VAT · £70,900 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Lot #2Southern AreaAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£57,319

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £57,319 exc. VAT · £68,783 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Lot #3Northern AreaAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£101,526

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £101,526 exc. VAT · £121,831 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Lot #4Western AreaAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£83,585

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £83,585 exc. VAT · £100,302 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
Lot #5Learning and Development CollegeAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£1,266,022

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £1,266,022 exc. VAT · £1,519,226 inc. VAT
Extensions: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Depolluted End of Life Vehicles” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 1 Mar 2030
First published
29 Aug 2025, 14:40 BST
Last source update
8 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Oct 2026
Authority reference
6130493
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-038851
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Other servicesSpecial-purpose motor vehicles
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05908e Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
29 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
19 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

29 Aug 2025 → 8 Oct 2026 · 10 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    29 Aug 2025, 14:40 BST
  2. Market engagement356 days ago
    24 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST

    This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated for services for the supply, delivery and removal of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested Suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6113274 All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 15:00 hours on 12 September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - etendersni.gov.uk ↗ and locate CfT Ref: 6113274. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

  3. Tender notice published171 days ago
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
  4. Clarification questions by150 days ago
    19 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  5. Admission / appointment period ends140 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    29 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  6. Assessment summaries sent38 days ago
    8 Sept 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Standstill ends28 days ago
    17 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Contract starts15 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Award decision expected by14 days ago
    1 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Latest notice published8 days ago
    8 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST

Notice history

12 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Aug 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    29 Aug 2025, 14:40 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £1,567,550
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
  4. Status changed to active
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
  5. Procurement method changed
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
  6. Deadline published: 29 May 2026, 15:00 BST
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
  7. Buyer details updated
    28 Apr 2026, 17:59 BST
  8. Contract award notice published
    8 Sept 2026, 11:24 BST
    UK6
  9. Status changed to complete
    8 Sept 2026, 11:24 BST
  10. Buyer details updated
    8 Sept 2026, 11:24 BST
  11. Contract signature expected
    21 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  12. Contract details notice published
    8 Oct 2026, 09:30 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-08: 1 release · 29 Aug 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 15 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 11 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 29 Sept 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Eastern Area1 award
T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. The Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.£59,0828 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Southern Area1 award
T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. The Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.£57,3198 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Northern Area1 award
T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. The Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.£101,5268 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Western Area1 award
T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. The Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.£83,5858 Sept 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Learning and Development College1 award
T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the ELV vehicle range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. The Framework lot values may be shared with other lots.£1,266,0228 Sept 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Eastern Area · T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more

    Signed
    29 Sept 2026
    Value
    £59,082
    Period
    1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030
    Status
    active
    Options
    Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
    3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6
    • Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The ability of the Supplier to supply and deliver the Depolluted End of Life Vehicles within the delivery time as stated on the Purchase Order.
    • Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The number of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles supplied which are not suitable and the Buyer has to reject
    • Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6, Assess the Supplier's performance in delivering the agreed Social Value commitments in relation to Theme 3, Indicators 3.4 and/or 3.6.
  • Southern Area · T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more

    Signed
    29 Sept 2026
    Value
    £57,319
    Period
    1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030
    Status
    active
    Options
    Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
    3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6
    • Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The ability of the Supplier to supply and deliver the Depolluted End of Life Vehicles within the delivery time as stated on the Purchase Order.
    • Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The number of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles supplied which are not suitable and the Buyer has to reject
    • Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6, Assess the Supplier's performance in delivering the agreed Social Value commitments in relation to Theme 3, Indicators 3.4 and/or 3.6.
  • Northern Area · T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more

    Signed
    29 Sept 2026
    Value
    £101,526
    Period
    1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030
    Status
    active
    Options
    Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises
    3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6
    • Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The ability of the Supplier to supply and deliver the Depolluted End of Life Vehicles within the delivery time as stated on the Purchase Order.
    • Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The number of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles supplied which are not suitable and the Buyer has to reject
    • Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6, Assess the Supplier's performance in delivering the agreed Social Value commitments in relation to Theme 3, Indicators 3.4 and/or 3.6.
  • Western Area · T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more

    Signed
    29 Sept 2026
    Value
    £83,585
    Period
    1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030
    Status
    active
    Options
    Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
    3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6
    • Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The ability of the Supplier to supply and deliver the Depolluted End of Life Vehicles within the delivery time as stated on the Purchase Order.
    • Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The number of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles supplied which are not suitable and the Buyer has to reject
    • Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6, Assess the Supplier's performance in delivering the agreed Social Value commitments in relation to Theme 3, Indicators 3.4 and/or 3.6.
  • Learning and Development College · T. MET LIMITEDSME +1 more

    Signed
    29 Sept 2026
    Value
    £1,266,022
    Period
    1 Oct 2026 – 30 Sept 2030
    Status
    active
    Options
    Potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises.
    3 agreed KPIs: Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles · Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6
    • Delivery and Supply of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The ability of the Supplier to supply and deliver the Depolluted End of Life Vehicles within the delivery time as stated on the Purchase Order.
    • Rejected Depolluted End of Life Vehicles, The number of Depolluted End of Life Vehicles supplied which are not suitable and the Buyer has to reject
    • Social Value - Theme 3: Delivering Climate Action - Indicator 3.4 and/or 3.6, Assess the Supplier's performance in delivering the agreed Social Value commitments in relation to Theme 3, Indicators 3.4 and/or 3.6.

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Eastern Area1final-stage tenders · 2 at stage one10—
2 · Southern Area1final-stage tenders10—
3 · Northern Area1final-stage tenders10—
4 · Western Area1final-stage tenders10—
5 · Learning and Development College1final-stage tenders10—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 public bodies on the notice

Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

Procurement agentPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWNJ-1991-NGDW 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6HUContact email

Clients of the procurement agent

  • NI Fire and Rescue ServiceBeneficiary authority
  • Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue ServiceProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyParticipated as an evaluator on the Tender Assessment Panel and will be the Buyer for this FrameworkGB-PPON: PLBR-6377-MHGZ Lisburn, Northern IrelandContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

2 commercial parties on the notice
  • T-Met LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PDHP-4528-PYYT 84 Armagh Road, Moy, Dungannon, Northern Ireland, BT71 7JAContact email
  • T. MET LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI036781GB-PPON: PDHP-4528-PYYT 84 Armagh Road, Dungannon, Northern Ireland, BT717JAContact email

Official documents & specifications (12)

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