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Official UK procurement notice

Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs

Official notice

Authority: South Lanarkshire Council (Local council)

Framework agreement3 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£4,000,000total for 3 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 16 Jan 2026
Lots 3see the lot list below

What is being bought3 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

These services 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.
  • Recurrence: Renewal of the Framework will commence prior to the conclusion of this Framework. If the Council do not take up the extension option, renewal will commence 2027. If the extension option is exercised, renewal will commence 2029.

CPV: Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles · Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment · Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts · Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes · Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions · Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure

3 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Light Vehicles/Minibuses (up to 3.5T)Renewal

The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Sub Lot 1.1: Mechanical Repair

Sub Lot 1.2: Electrical Repair

Sub Lot 1.3: Servicing & MOT

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Heavy Vehicles/Minibuses (Over 3.5T)Renewal

The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Sub Lot 2.1: Mechanical Repair

Sub Lot 2.2: Electrical Repair

Sub Lot 2.3: Servicing Only

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 monthsVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3PlantRenewal

The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Additional information: Sub Lot 3.1: Mechanical Repair

Sub Lot 3.2: Electrical Repair

Sub Lot 3.3: Servicing Only

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: The Council have the option to extend for up to 24 monthsVariant bids: not allowed

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
How bids were scored · same split on all 3 lots
Quality: 40%Price: 60%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40%
  • price: 60%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Technical: 40
  • Price: 60
Conditions of participation2
  • Suitability

    SPD Question 2.C.1 Reliance on the capacities of other entities

    Bidders are required to complete a full SPD for each of the entities whose capacity they rely upon.

    SPD Question 2.D.1 Subcontractors on whose capacity the bidder does not rely

    Bidders are required to complete a shortened version of the SPD for each Subcontractor on whose capacity the bidder does not rely on Exclusion Criteria.

    Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

    SPD Questions 3A – 3C have been identified as mandatory exclusion grounds and SPD Questions 3D have been identified as discretionary exclusion grounds. All the exclusion grounds will be assessed on a PASS/FAIL basis. For the mandatory exclusion grounds a bid will be excluded where the bidder fails to provide either a positive response or to provide details to the satisfaction of the Council of the self cleansing measures undertaken. For the discretionary exclusion grounds a bid may be excluded where the bidder fails to provide either a positive response or if the Council is not satisfied as to the self cleansing measures undertaken.

    SPD Question 4A.1 Trade Registers

    It is a requirement of this tender that if the bidder is UK based they must hold a valid registration with Companies House. Where the bidder is UK based but not registered at Companies House they must be able to verify to the Councils satisfaction that th…

  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: SPD Question 4B.4 Economic and Financial Standing The Council will use the following ratios to evaluate a bidders financial status: - Profitability – this is taken as profit after tax but before dividends and minority interests. If a company makes a profit then it is a pass for t…
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 60 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 6 points. This one is won on the number: sharpen the price before polishing the prose.
  • “Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement

Yes · Renewal of the Framework will commence prior to the conclusion of this Framework.

If the Council do not take up the extension option, renewal will commence 2027. If the extension option is exercised, renewal will commence 2029.

First published
2 Oct 2025, 12:49 BST
Last source update
3 Dec 2025, 16:59 GMT
Award evaluation window
16 Jan 2026 – …
Authority reference
SLC/CE/25/085
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-079500
Classification (CPV)
Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehiclesRepair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipmentRepair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake partsRepair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxesRepair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissionsRepair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM95)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6b5 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Court of Session

Parliament House

Parliament Square

Edinburgh

EH1 1RQ

+44 1312252595

[email protected]

Publisher note: Aligned Tender Training will be available via a Webinar for bidder’s seeking assistance with the tender process. The Aligned Tender Training will be hosted by the Supplier Development Programme (“SDP”) on Thursday 11 December 2025 at 10:30am-12:00pm Link - https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/aligned-tender-training-1957/ SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol It is a requirement of this tender that the bidder recommended for award completes and submits, when requested to by the Council, the Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol form for evaluation prior to any award being made. Declarations and Certificates In an open tendering procedure prior to any award being made the successful bidder will provide the undernoted certificates, declarations and/or completed questionnaires to evidence their compliance with the relevant questions within the Qualification Envelope. All certificates, declarations and questionnaires can be found within the Attachment area of PCS-T. SPD Question 2D.1 - Prompt Payment Certificate SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 - Serious and Organised Crime Declaration SPD Questions 3A1 to 3A.8 - Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol with Police Scotland Form SPD Question 3D.11 - Non-Collusion Certificate SPD Question 4B.5.1 -Insurance Certificates - Employer’s Liability - 10000000. GBP - Public Liability - 50000000 GBP - Combined Motor Trade Insurance Under this contract bidders will be required to actively participate in the achievement of Community Benefits. A summary of the expected Community Benefits has been provided within the attachment area/technical envelope and bidders will be asked to provide details of the Community Benefits they can offer as part of their bid. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30280. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 30280. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: A summary of the expected community benefits are as detailed within the tender documents. (SC Ref:817258)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
180 days from the deadline
Bids opened
16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

1 Dec 2025 → 16 Jan 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected331 days ago
    1 Dec 2025
  2. Notice published328 days ago
    3 Dec 2025, 16:59 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period ends284 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Bids opened284 days ago
    16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Dec 2025
  1. Published value updated to £4,000,000
    3 Dec 2025, 16:59 GMT
    was £2,000,000
  2. Status changed to active
    3 Dec 2025, 16:59 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    3 Dec 2025, 16:59 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 16 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
    3 Dec 2025, 16:59 GMT

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

South Lanarkshire Council

Contracting authorityLocal CouncilRegional or local authorityGeneral public services Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Almada Street, Hamilton, Scotland, ML3 0AAContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Hamilton Sheriff CourtReview body HamiltonContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.