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AwardedAwarded 8 May 2026

Vehicle maintenance contract 2026-2029 (2032)

Preston City Council · Local authority

In brief

Preston City Council awarded vehicle and fleet work to Diamond Bus (North West) Limited on 8 May 2026.

The notice gives a value of £4,200,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

This invitation to tender invites bids for the maintenance and repair of Preston City Councils fleet. The Contract must ensure all vehicles, plant and machinery remain operationally safe and compliant with all relevant legislation.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Diamond Bus (North West) Limited
2 bids received
£4,200,000
Awarded 8 May 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 004555-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 042744-2026

About the buyer

Preston City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

3

Awards

2

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From notice 004555-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 January 2026, last updated 8 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.