002468 - Contract for Fleet Equipment Maintenance and Potential Repair
The contract covers ongoing maintenance, calibration and potential repair of workshop equipment used by Durham County Council’s fleet service. Durham County Council is a local authority responsible for public services in County Durham, with a fleet operation supporting approximately 1,100 vehicles and 3,000 items of powered equipment on a 24/7, 365-day basis. The supplier will maintain and inspect equipment across all four council workshops, carry out repairs when required, and respond promptly to minimise equipment downtime and keep testing bays available; all sites conduct MOT testing, while Meadowfield Depot also operates a DVSA Authorised Testing Facility lane four days each week. The contract value is not specified and the initial duration is not stated, but two 12-month extensions are available. Delivery locations are the council’s four workshops, including Meadowfield Depot, and the critical requirement is the ability to maintain, calibrate, inspect and repair the full range of workshop equipment with rapid response across these operational sites.
Buyer: Durham County Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 13 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £105k
- Bids close: 17 Nov 2026
- Location: Durham CC
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 3 Jan 2030
- Category: Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment (50100000)
From the official notice
Durham County Council (DCC) have a requirement for the ongoing maintenance, calibration, and potential repair of all workshop equipment across all four of their workshops. The fleet team look after approximately 1100 vehicles and 3000 items of powered equipment, the council operates 24/7 365 days a year supporting the people of County Durham. The four workshops operate five days a week and are accessed on a weekend and evening to accommodate breakdowns or repairs. All four sites are used for MOT testing and the Meadowfield Depot also has a DVSA ATF lane which operates 4 days a week. All the equipment must be repaired or inspected at the earliest opportunity to ensure downtime is minimised and the testing bays are fully utilised across the 5 days.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 17 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £105k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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