Planning

Framework for Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing

LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Sep 2025 at 17:15

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current public procurement is being conducted by the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, located at the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Preston, UK. This procurement is in the planning stage as of 4th September 2025 and involves creating a framework for vehicle maintenance and servicing, particularly for a fleet comprising various types of emergency and reserve vehicles. The initiative falls within the services category and involves a framework agreement, with the involvement of Trafford Council leading the procurement process. Significant milestones include an engagement scheduled to take place online via Proactis by 12th September 2025. The contract is expected to be active from 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2030, with key delivery regions spread across the United Kingdom from UKC to UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate, given that the suitability criteria favour smaller enterprises. As the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service requires a flexible service solution for its fleet, companies experienced in adapting operations to meet the evolving needs of emergency services would find this opportunity beneficial. With a potential framework agreement in place, businesses can secure long-term contracts, enhancing business stability and growth prospects. This tender is particularly relevant to those located in the various UK regions where services will be delivered.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Vehicle Maintenance and Servicing

Notice Description

As a blue light emergency service, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) will require fleet maintenance and repairs, especially those delivered on-station, to have a degree of flexibility and be capable of adapting to the LFRS changing operational requirements. The service has a heavy fleet of 58 Front-line pumping appliances, 15 Special appliances and 9 reserve appliances requiring a range of pre-planned and response maintenance and repair.

Planning Information

Online via proactis

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05948e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054096-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50114000 - Repair and maintenance services of trucks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@lancsfirerescue.org.uk, procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 3LH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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