Planning

Vehicle Glazing

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police, a sub-central government public authority located in Exeter, has announced a procurement process titled "Vehicle Glazing" under the services category. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled market engagement process set for 18 November 2025. The procurement is seeking to engage suppliers who can provide repair and maintenance services for vehicle glazing, specifically for emergency service road vehicles. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 29 March 2030. Businesses interested should be prepared for further communication from 21 January 2026, indicating the tender's forward-planning schedule and structured timelines.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance and repair services, particularly those equipped to handle emergency service vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the procurement is SME-friendly. Companies with expertise in supplying and fitting vehicle windscreens and related glass components could significantly benefit from this opportunity, enhancing their business growth through a stable long-term contract with a public authority. Engaging with this tender could result in expanded market visibility and establish a strong portfolio with government clients.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Glazing

Notice Description

Forces require a supply and qualified fitting service to repair or replace vehicle windscreens, glass and glazing for all types of emergency service road vehicles.

Planning Information

Participants will be invited along to engage with SWPPS via teams. Agenda will be provided, supplier presentation with questionnaire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d0be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067116-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
georgia.hillman@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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