# South Cambridgeshire District Council- Vehicle Testing Station Contract

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [South Cambridgeshire District Council](/buyers/south-cambridgeshire-district-council/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 October 2022
- Planned start: 25 November 2022
- Planned end: 24 November 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b9e9c29b-677c-4de9-ab2c-743cf97367b0-581771
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e7d52c5-55b3-4cb5-b274-5823df07d5f6

## Description

SCDC is responsible for the licensing of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles within the district\. Legislation restricts these vehicles to a maximum of eight passengers\. There are currently approximately 880 vehicles licensed\. Prior to a vehicle being licensed it must be tested irrespective of age to ensure it is mechanically sound and fit for purpose\. The District Council is obliged from time to time to review the contract for the testing of its licensed hackney carriages and private hire vehicles and is seeking companies who are interested in undertaking the inspection and testing of these vehicles\. In addition to the testing of standard vehicles, facilities must be available for the inspection and testing of stretched limousines, long wheel based and double axle vehicles to ensure that they comply with District Council requirements\. In order to meet these objectives SCDC is letting a concessionary services contract to appoint a number of providers who can provide these Vehicle Testing Station services\. If you wish to apply for this tender please visit our e-tendering portal at: https://procontract\.due-north\.com/Advert?advertId=7d37e04a-f24e-ed11-811a-005056b64545

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e9c29b-677c-4de9-ab2c-743cf97367b0-581771)