How to win: 733 - Supply and Fitting of Hydraulic and other Vehicle Hoses

About this contract

Maintenance and repair of most vehicles is undertaken within the Council through dedicated managed workshops operated by Fleet Services and CEGS. The requirement for this contract is to support this operation through the replacement of vehicle hoses. Whilst the contract is primarily for hydraulic hoses and pipes, the Contractor could be called on to replace pipes on differing applications carrying different fluids. This includes, but is not limited to, power steering fluid, engine oil, gearbox oil, and air pipes. This work may be required at the roadside, or at any depot operated by Leeds City Council. The Contractor may request details of depots operated by Leeds City Council at any stage. Occasionally, the Contract may be required to work on vehicle not belonging to Leeds City Council. This includes vehicles used by schools, universities and hire companies.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Leeds City Council scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓Lead with evidenced capability and social value — for goods work these usually outweigh price.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 28 October 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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