Planning

Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Planning

09 Feb 2026 at 17:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the London Fire Commissioner, is currently in the planning stage for the provision of inspection and audit services for their fleet of vehicles, which are managed by Babcock Critical Services. The tender, titled "Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles," falls under the services category specifically related to transport services, excluding waste transport. The process requires the contractor to perform audits on blue light vehicles across the network of Fire Stations and at Babcock Critical Services Workshop, with the due diligence envisioned to be completed to a standardised level. The preliminary market engagement notice is scheduled to close on the 9th of March, 2026, with the contract period slated to commence on the 1st of September, 2026. The procurement is set in London, United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £480,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in vehicle inspection and auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid due to the suitability criteria outlined for the contract lot. Organisations with expertise in transport and vehicle services, capable of executing detailed audits and providing thorough reports, could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio with a notable public authority client. The ability to adapt to the logistical needs of travelling to various locations within the London Fire Brigade network will be essential for successful bidders. The contract also presents a potential for renewal, providing further growth and engagement prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles

Notice Description

LFB have a large fleet which is managed by Babcock Critical Services and require a contract for an independent contractor to undertake audits on blue light vehicles. You will need to travel round our network of Fire Stations to carry out audits and to Babcock Critical Services Workshop to undertake post service/repair audits, all to an agreed standard, providing reports on each audit.

Planning Information

PME stage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011575-2026
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
habiba begum
Contact Email
contractssection@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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