This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 08:30

Tender

23 Feb 2026 at 09:48

Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Vehicle Specialist Services," was conducted by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, as a public authority within the central government. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting breakdown and recovery services for commercial and motor vehicles. The procurement process followed an open competition method below the threshold value. The service is to be provided across Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and juxtaposed controls in Coquelles, France, with potential service requirements at major ports like Dover, Liverpool, and Gatwick. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2029, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 30th April 2026, valued at a gross amount of GBP 80,000. The tender process began with a planned procurement stage on 27th January 2026, moved to the tender stage on 23rd February 2026, and subsequently led to an awarded contract by 11th May 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle breakdown and recovery services, particularly those with a robust network of skilled technicians capable of handling diverse vehicle makes and models. Ideal candidates are SMEs like Nationwide Transport Breakdown Services Ltd, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses offering technical examinations, repairs, and reassembly of vehicle components such as refrigeration units, fuel tanks, and computerised systems will find potential for growth. With services required across wide geographies, including international locations like Coquelles, this tender enables firms to expand their operational footprint and scale capabilities to meet cross-border demands. The contract framework set by the Home Office also allows for an established relationship that may evolve with extending market demand and future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Specialist Services

Notice Description

Services 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Buyer may extend the Contract for one period of up to 12 Months. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060f57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34144220 - Breakdown vehicles

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONWIDE TRANSPORT BREAKDOWN SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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