Planning

Supply of Vehicle Spare Parts

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Planning

23 Apr 2025 at 12:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the supply of vehicle spare parts. This process is being managed by the South West Police Procurement Services and is intended to meet the needs of police forces in Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire. The procurement, classified under the industry category of vehicle parts and accessories, is focused on maintaining effective and efficient vehicle fleets. Businesses interested in participating in the early market engagement must contact Emma Griffin by 5th May 2025. The engagement aims to secure the best value by considering cost, timeliness, and contractor flexibility, with the contract period projected from July 2025 to July 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle parts and related accessories, particularly those capable of providing quick and adaptable services. It offers a promising prospect for SMEs in the automotive sector to expand their market presence by partnering with multiple police forces within the South West region. The focus on achieving value for money and flexibility highlights the potential for innovative supply chain solutions that can cater to the procurement requirements of this central government public authority. Entrepreneurs with expertise in managing logistics and inventory for government contracts will find this engagement particularly advantageous for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Vehicle Spare Parts

Notice Description

South West Police Procurement Services are conducting market engagement for the supply vehicle spare parts for the fleet of vehicles of Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Police Forces. The objective is to maintain safe, effective and efficient vehicle fleets. Securing best value for the Customers (and therefore the general public) is a key principle and the Customers' see that such principles encompass (primarily) the cost of items, but also the timeliness and flexibility of its Contractor(s).

Planning Information

South West Police Procurement Services are conducting market engagement for the supply vehicle spare parts for the fleet of vehicles of Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Police Forces. The objective is to maintain safe, effective and efficient vehicle fleets. Securing best value for the Customers (and therefore the general public) is a key principle and the Customers’ see that such principles encompass (primarily) the cost of items, but also the timeliness and flexibility of its Contractor(s). Please contact Emma Griffin if you wish to participate in this early market engagement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050650
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016513-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

34310000 - Engines and engine parts

34320000 - Mechanical spare parts except engines and engine parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 23 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.griffin@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 7HQ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St Loyes
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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