Planning

Vehicle Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking a vehicle maintenance supplier for its non-leased vehicle fleet located in the United Kingdom, under the procurement process titled "Vehicle Maintenance." This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on providing services such as regular scheduled maintenance, mechanical repairs, breakdown assistance, tail lift inspections, and MOT inspections. The industry category is classified under repair and maintenance services, specifically for cars and fleet management, with an anticipated gross contract value of £152,400. Business entities interested in engaging with the procurement process should be aware of the key milestone with a due date for engagement on 27 February 2026, as well as a future notice date on 23 March 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1 May 2026 and extend until 30 April 2029, with considerations for renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance, mechanical repairs, and fleet management services. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the structured procurement of services tailored to the routine and emergency needs of high-value vehicle operations. The engagement with the University of Exeter, a public undertaking, promises stable prospects for qualified bidders, especially those located or operationally able to serve the UKK4 region. Participating in this tender can facilitate business growth through consistent revenue streams driven by reliable maintenance contracts, enhancing company portfolios with public sector partnerships.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Maintenance

Notice Description

The University of Exeter requires a vehicle maintenance supplier, to provide regular scheduled maintenance, mechanical repairs and breakdown assistance to the University's Non-Leased vehicle fleet to include regular servicing Tail lift inspections and MOT inspections.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102624&TID=100107838&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d04
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012061-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars

50112200 - Car maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£127,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Charlotte Hockey
Contact Email
c.a.hockey@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
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
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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