West Dorset District Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Vehicle Testing Station for West Dorset Hackney and Private Hire Vehicles

Awarded 01 Dec 2016

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Awarded01 Dec 2016
Value£35,532.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 6y 11mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Dec 2016Expired 30 Nov 2019

West Dorset District Council awarded a contract to Rampisham Garage for vehicle inspections of all West Dorset licensed hackney carriage and private hire vehicles.

The scope included annual inspections at licence renewal, six-monthly inspections for vehicles over six years old, re-testing of failed vehicles, and testing of taxi meters when fitted or changed.

The contract value was AUD 35,532.

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