Planning

Vehicle Conversions - CPA/SPU/2609P

POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

19 May 2025 at 08:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 13:19

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire is planning a procurement process for vehicle conversion services under the title "Vehicle Conversions - CPA/SPU/2609P." This process, which falls under the services category, is currently at the planning stage as of 19 May 2025. The procurement involves converting specific vehicles within Cheshire Constabulary's fleet, including marked police vehicles and specialist vehicles like ARVs and roads and crime vehicles. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive flexible procedure with a selection stage followed by an invitation to tender stage. Interested parties must submit expressions of interest by 22 July 2025, with the enquiry period set to end on 9 July 2025. The estimated contract period begins on 8 September 2025 and is expected to end on 30 September 2028, with options for extensions. The anticipated contract value is approximately £3,656,000 GBP, recognising potential growth based on conversion needs over time.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in motor vehicle conversion services, particularly those with expertise in converting a variety of vehicle types and models. The flexible and selective procurement process is designed to identify skilled vendors capable of delivering efficient, customised vehicle modifications in collaboration with the Constabulary's Fleet Services Unit. Businesses that can provide comprehensive design and build solutions, as well as effectively manage the logistics of vehicle collection, storage, and delivery, will find this tender appealing. Companies focusing on prototype development and adhering to specific operational requirements will be well-positioned for success. The tender invites interest from SMEs, highlighting a commitment to engaging diverse suppliers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Conversions - CPA/SPU/2609P

Notice Description

UK3 Planned Procurement Notice. Cheshire Constabulary would like to partner with a preferred supplier to support the conversion design and build of Force Vehicle (s). Cheshire Constabulary operates (around) 730 vehicles which are located across the county of Cheshire. The Constabulary's vehicle fleet currently comprises of 277 marked police vehicles, 84 cell vans or other converted vans, 16 Police motorbikes and 25 dog carry vehicles. We also have 308 non-converted vehicles, 8 trailers, 2 heavy goods vehicles and 20 police support unit vehicles however for the purpose of this contract these are not in the scope. The vehicle manufacturers with largest representation on the Constabulary's fleet include (but not limited to) Ford, Toyota, Peugeot, BMW, Volvo, Hyundai, Skoda, Vauxhall, Mercedes and VWG. The initial requirement is for the conversion of 55 Toyota Corolla vehicles into marked response vehicles, 8 Cupra Leon vehicles into roads and crime vehicles and 9 vehicles for conversion to ARV's with the expectation that two prototypes, including design and build of gun box solution, will be converted before converting the rest. The awarded contractor will be required to accept these vehicles soon after award and for the conversions to proceed with a view to the conversions being completed in 20 weeks from the contract award date. The scope of the awarded contract will include provision for future conversions of vehicles (cars, bikes and small vans) across a wide range of manufacturers/models and conversion types including design and build prototypes of equipment such as gun boxes and storage solutions. The convertor providing a conversion service will need to work with the Constabulary's Fleet Services Unit to design, plan and build vehicle modifications to deliver vehicles ready for operational use in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This will involve but not limited to the provision of individual quotations in line with outlined conversion specifications and compliance with agreed timescales. The PCC requires the services of a conversion convertor who can provide Vehicle conversion services across a wide range of vehicle types. The service is to include collection storage and delivery of the vehicles. Requirements will vary across the anticipated term of the contract and no conversion volumes can be guaranteed. The anticipated value is based on the likely year 1 volume/value of conversions, multiplied up for the remainder of the term, so is not guaranteed. Please note that dates provided in this notice are estimated. UK3 Planned Procurement Notice.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 24 months in increments of not less than 6 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022441-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,656,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,656,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
Helen Elliott
Contact Email
helen.elliott@cheshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
01606362063

Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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