TENDER PROVISION OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR LIBRARIES NI VEHICLES ACROSS NI NORTHERN IRELAND LIBRARY AUTHORITY – LIBRARIES NI; EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Reference
TRN-26-002
Description
Libraries NI invites tenders for a Framework for the Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Libraries NI Vehicles across NI in the South and East and North and West business areas on a call off as required basis.
Libraries NI are not obliged to procure services exclusively from this Framework Agreement and are free to use their own in-house service if applicable. The Framework will include a range of makes/models and sizes of vehicles to be maintained and repaired to meet all statutory vehicle compliance and construction requirements to a quality assured standard within a reasonable timeframe.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £700,000 excluding VAT
- £840,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
- 4 years
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 – Repair and maintenance services
- 50100000 – Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 – Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
Contract locations
- UKN – Northern Ireland
Lot 1. South and East Business Areas
Description
Currently, 6 of these vehicles are Mobile Libraries operating within the South and East Business Area, in scope of operator licencing and the associated maintenance conditions and requirements.
Areas to be covered in this lot: Armagh, Belfast, Downpatrick, Holywood, Lisburn, Newry, Portadown.
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Lot 2. North and West Business Areas.
Description
Currently, 8 of these vehicles are Mobile Libraries within the North and West Business Area, in scope of operator licencing and the associated maintenance conditions and requirements.
Areas to be covered in this lot: Antrim, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Londonderry, Omagh, Springtown.
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 including VAT
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 June 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
3 July 2026, 11:59pm
Award decision date (estimated)
27 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 70.00% |
| Quality | Quality | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Northern Ireland Library Authority – Libraries NI
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDM-5737-VCLH
Lisburn City Library 23 Linenhall Street
Lisburn
BT28 1FJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E – Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Education Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPHJ-6982-JPXY
40 Academy Street
Belfast
BT1 2NQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 – Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland