Planning

Provision of Vehicle Specialist Services

HOME OFFICE

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:25

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a procurement process for the "Provision of Vehicle Specialist Services" under the industry category of supporting and auxiliary transport services. This tender aims to provide vehicle examination services for various types of vehicles, including commercial freight and passenger vehicles, across Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Juxtaposed controls in Coquelles, France. The process is in the planning stage, with tender release expected in late February 2026, and expressions of interest due by 13th March 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 1st June 2026 and continue until 31st May 2029, with a total planned value of £80,000. The open competition is below the threshold and will be managed via the Home Office eSourcing Portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles, particularly those with expertise in examining, disassembling, and reassembling vehicle components. Companies providing specialised technical services, training, or consultancy relevant to a broad range of vehicle types would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings and gain access to significant government-related projects across various strategic ports in the UK and France. Interested bidders must ensure their registration on the Home Office eSourcing Portal to engage in the tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Specialist Services

Notice Description

This is notice of a planned procurement opportunity to provide assistance to Border Force officers in providing technical examination to commercial freight vehicles; passenger vehicles including coaches and private light goods vehicles; and heavy duty machinery carried/transported by a vehicle. The Supplier will have access to a network of technicians with the skills, knowledge and equipment to deal with a wide range of vehicle makes and models. The Supplier will be required to examine, disassemble and reassemble, remove and refit vehicle components such as, refrigeration units, tyres, fuel tanks, axles, computerised systems, as well as any other works as agreed between the Buyer and Supplier. The service will be required to be delivered anywhere in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Juxtaposed controls in Coquelles (France). The Buyer does not guarantee future demand for this requirement. For information purposes, the ports which may utilise this service, include but are not limited to: * Dover * Liverpool * Plymouth * Poole * Gatwick * Killingholme * Bristol * Cardiff * Immingham * Liverpool * Felixstowe The contract will be required to be in place by June 2026. This notice is issued to enable potential bidders to prepare for, and express an interest in, this work. The full requirement will be provided at Tender stage, expect to be from late February 2026. The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006962-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.turner@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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