Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
South Lanarkshire Council
Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Almada Street
Hamilton
ML3 0AA
UK
Contact person: Steven McMichael
E-mail: steven.mcmichael@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
NUTS: UKM95
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00410
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Framework for Light & Heavy Vehicle Repairs (Mechanical and Electrical) including Servicing and MOTs
Reference number: SLC/CE/25/085
II.1.2) Main CPV code
50110000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The service 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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
2 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Light Vehicles/Minibuses (up to 3.5T)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50100000
50110000
50116000
50116200
50116300
50116400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.14) Additional information
Sub Lot 1.1: Mechanical Repair
Sub Lot 1.2: Electrical Repair
Sub Lot 1.3: Service & MOT
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Heavy Vehicles/Minibuses (Over 3.5T)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50100000
50110000
50116000
50116200
50116300
50116400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.14) Additional information
Sub Lot 2.1: Mechanical Repair
Sub Lot 2.2: Electrical Repair
Sub Lot 2.3: Service Only
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Plant
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
50100000
50110000
50116000
50116200
50116300
50116400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM95
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Framework will be procured in accordance with the procedures laid down in Regulation 34 of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
II.2.14) Additional information
Sub Lot 3.1: Mechanical Repair
Sub Lot 3.2: Electrical Repair
Sub Lot 3.3: Service Only
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/12/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council:
In order to support you with the tender process, the Council along with the Supplier Development Programme will be holding a Pre-Tender webinar Event. Talking Tenders with South Lanarkshire Council is a bidder information session, scheduled prior to publication of the contract notice, giving the Council's Fleet Services and Procurement Services the opportunity to openly discuss the wants and needs of the Framework.
Those interested in bidding for this opportunity are invited to book a free place to attend this online webinar on Tuesday 7 October 2025, 10:30am-12:00pm at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-south-lanarkshire-council-slc-1898/
A additional date has been added for Talking Tenders on Thursday 13 November 2025, 14:00 to 15:30 at https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events/talking-tenders-with-south-lanarkshire-council-slc-1955/
Registering for Public Contracts Scotland and Public Contracts Scotland Tender:
Potential applicants are encouraged to register on Public Contract Scotland (PCS) and Public Contract Scotland Tender (PCS-T) for further updates.
Advertisement of the ITT being published will be issued on PCS via a Contract Notice. A link to PCS can be found here Home - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
The ITT where applicants can submit their applications to the DPS will be published on PCS-T. A link to PCS-T can be found here PCS - Tender https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
Help and Advice:
If you are new to public sector tendering, free help and advice is available from the Supplier Development Programme.
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808506.
(SC Ref:808506)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
02/10/2025