Award

The Specialist Conversion of Toyota Corollas

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

18 Feb 2026 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the specialist conversion of Toyota Corolla vehicles under a selective procurement method, utilising an existing framework. The contracting process was initiated with the tender ID A1238 and has since progressed to the award stage as of 18th February 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the conversion of 25 Toyota Corolla TS Active vehicles. This project is geographically centred in the United Kingdom, specifically in Manchester, with a completion period running from 18th February to 31st March 2026, ensuring timely delivery of the converted vehicles.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, particularly those that can deliver specialised automotive conversions. CASTILIAN 1 LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for SMEs in the automotive modification sector to compete and thrive. Businesses with capabilities in bespoke vehicle adaptations and who are capable of complying with selective procurement frameworks would find it advantageous to consider similar tenders to expand their market presence and business growth. The sub-central government nature of the contracting authority indicates further collaboration prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Title

The Specialist Conversion of Toyota Corollas

Notice Description

To provide specialist conversions of 25 x Toyota Corolla TS Active 1.8VVTI AT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0656af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014598-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£245,438 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
christopher.garner@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTILIAN 1

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