Planning

External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE

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Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is planning a procurement process for External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs, as part of a collaborative effort with several Police and Crime Commissioners, including Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. This market engagement is aimed at acquiring repair services for a range of vehicles, extending from Marked and Unmarked to Covert and Light Commercial vehicles. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically Fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The current stage is Planning, with a scheduled engagement deadline on 30th April 2026, and a future notice expected by 30th October 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 28th February 2027 for a period that could extend to 2nd March 2031.

There are substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle bodywork repair and maintenance, particularly those specialising in fleet management and repair services, as the tender supports SME participation. Firms providing efficient collection, repair, and delivery services for police vehicles are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Given the geographical focus on the South West region of the UK, businesses located in or around Exeter may find it particularly advantageous to engage with this opportunity. This procurement offers a chance for growth by aligning with public sector requirements in vehicle repairs across multiple police departments.

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Notice Title

External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs

Notice Description

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are looking to tender for the provision of External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. This contract is for the provision of a collection, repair and delivery service for either Marked, Unmarked, Covert, Light Commercial and/or Third-Party damaged vehicles requiring bodywork replacement and/or repair.

Planning Information

Please get in touch with procurement representatives for details on the market engagement process. georgia.hillman@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk amy.gardner1@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013338-2026
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2027 - 1 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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