Award

Covert and Discreet Vehicle Conversions

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Apr 2025 at 09:54

Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for "Covert and Discreet Vehicle Conversions," initiated by Thames Valley Police, has reached the award stage. The project falls under the services category, specifically vehicle conversion and reconditioning services, with activities centred around the UKJ1 region. The total contract value is £2,927,678, and three suppliers, Pressfab Evo Ltd, VTS Installations Ltd, and RS Fleet Installations Limited T/A RS Connect, have been awarded portions of the work. This procurement followed an open procedure and was governed by public procurement law under the CELEX scheme. The contract was signed on 25th March 2025, with responsibilities for supply, installation, maintenance, repair, and removal of specialist equipment and Police Warning Equipment for covert vehicle operations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on vehicular customisation and specialised equipment installation, particularly those that provide high-quality services within the defined budget constraints. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in motor vehicle conversion services are well-positioned to compete and contribute to such projects. Thames Valley Police's structured approach and the open procurement method encourage competitive participation, fostering growth opportunities for businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions and maintaining high service standards in vehicle reconditioning and conversion sectors.

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Notice Title

Covert and Discreet Vehicle Conversions

Notice Description

Thames Valley Police is the Lead Force for the Chiltern Transport Consortium and this invitation covers the operational requirement for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Repair and Removal of specialist equipment and Police Warning Equipment (PWE) for its covert and discreet vehicle conversion programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Valley Police is the Lead Force for the Chiltern Transport Consortium and this invitation covers the operational requirement for the Supply, Installation, Maintenance, Repair and Removal of specialist equipment and Police Warning Equipment (PWE) for its covert and discreet vehicle conversion programme.

Renewal: Extension option available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c2a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016163-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,357,396 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,927,678 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
Anne Canning, Lorraine Wastie, Lorraine Wastie
Contact Email
lorraine.wastie@thamesvalley.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON, OXON
Postcode
OX5 1NZ
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington West
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

PRESSFAB EVO

RS FLEET INSTALLATIONS LIMITED T/A RS CONNECT

VTS INSTALLATIONS

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