002468 - Contract for Fleet Equipment Maintenance and Potential Repair

Durham County Council is seeking a contractor for the ongoing maintenance, calibration, and potential repair of workshop equipment across four of its facilities. These workshops support a fleet of approximately 1,100 vehicles and 3,000 items of powered equipment, including MOT testing capabilities at all sites and a DVSA ATF lane at the Meadowfield Depot. Because the council operates 24/7 to support the community, the contractor must perform repairs and inspections at the earliest opportunity to minimize downtime and maximize the utilization of testing bays. The contract, identified by solicitation number OPEN20252200, has an estimated total value of 105,000 GBP excluding VAT. The initial performance period is scheduled from January 4, 2027, to January 3, 2030, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions extending the term to January 3, 2032. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation consisting of a pricing schedule at 60 percent and responses to four technical questions at 10 percent each. Tenders must be submitted via the OPEN Portal by November 17, 2026, at 12:00pm.