Award

Vehicle Specialist Services

HOME OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2022 at 09:29

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

31 May 2022 at 09:23

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Apr 2022 at 11:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is seeking bids for the "Vehicle Specialist Services" contract, which falls under the services industry, specifically focusing on automobile emergency road services and mechanical engineering. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period starting from June 1, 2022, and concluding on May 31, 2025. The procurement method chosen is an open procedure, and the contract is anticipated to support work across multiple departments within the Home Office. The initial tender period ended on April 29, 2022, with a minimum project value of £30,000 and a total contract value of £49,000. Services are to be delivered in various locations throughout Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as in France.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in automotive services, including mechanical and electrical engineering. Businesses equipped to handle technical examinations of vehicles and those able to provide 24/7 assistance and specialised knowledge in vehicle disassembly and reassembly will find this contract particularly relevant. The Home Office's emphasis on utilising qualified suppliers makes it a promising prospect for SMEs looking to expand their reach within government contracts and build long-term relationships with a key procurement authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Specialist Services

Notice Description

As brief description of the opportunity can be found below. More detail can be found in Attachment 3 - Statement of Requirements. To be considered for this opportunity, please read through all the attachments, completing all parts of attachments 2 and 4. PLEASE NOTE: Bids may only be considered if all parts of the relevant attachments are completed and submitted by the closing deadline. Overview: The opportunity of for 3+1 years. Border Force requires the services of a Supplier to help provide technical examination to Commercial Freight Vehicles, Passenger vehicles including coaches and private lights good vehicles and heavy duty machinery carried/transported by a vehicle. The services are to assist BF staff in the technical examination of vehicles, including the removal of parts and any action that will allow Border Force staff to access and examine vehicles. - Border Force requires a Supplier to assist Border Force officers in providing technical examination to Commercial Freight Vehicles and Passenger vehicles including coaches and private light good vehicles. - Border Force may be required to arrange for the movement of vehicles from the point of detention to a suitable examination site. - The service will be required to be delivered anywhere in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Juxtaposed controls in Coquelles (France). - The Supplier will provide a help-line facility for enabling Border Force staff to call out assistance 24 hours a day/ 365 (366) days a year. - The Supplier will be required to examine, or, disassemble and reassemble, or, remove and refit vehicle components such as (but not limited to) refrigeration units, tyres, fuel tanks, axles, computerised systems, as well as any other works as agreed. - The Supplier may be required to re-mobilise vehicles where an electronic or mechanical immobiliser is preventing the vehicle from being started or moved. - Although Border Force is the principal Buyer, it is anticipated that this Contract will be scoped for use by other Home Office departments. Contact: For all general enquiries, please quote 'C23034 - Vehicle Specialist Services' and e-mail: OpLoServices@homeoffice.gov.uk. For all commercially sensitive enquiries, please quote 'C23034 - Vehicle Specialist Services - Commercially Sensitive' and e-mail: william.egan@homeoffice.gov.uk Additional information: Please direct all general and non-commercially sensitive enquiries to: OpLoServices@homeoffice.gov.uk. In the subject of your e-mail please include 'C23034 - Vehicle Specialist Services'. Please direct all commercially sensitive enquiries to: william.egan@homeoffice.gov.uk. In the subject of your e-mail please include 'C23034 - Vehicle Specialist Services - Commercially Sensitive'. Please ensure: - You have read and understood all the attachments; - You ask any clarification questions before the clarification periods finishes; - You have understood, completed and submitted Attachments 2 and 4, sending them to William.Egan@homeoffice.gov.uk; - You have included as part of your bid submission a letterheaded quotation outlining the costs within Attachment 4.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3ade28e-ecd1-4809-a018-2629f7885679
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

50118000 - Automobile emergency road services

71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
William Egan
Contact Email
william.egan@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07483405790

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
CR9 3RR
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT BREAKDOWN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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