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Contract for Specialist Vehicle Conversion

POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside & Chief Constable for Merseyside has completed the procurement process for the conversion of police vehicles, awarding the contract to CAR AND COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD. This project, titled "Contract for Specialist Vehicle Conversion," falls under the services category, specifically vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. The procurement method followed was selective and executed under a framework agreement below the financial threshold, with the tender having reached the award stage. The contract began on 1st December 2025 and will run until 30th November 2027, with options for two additional one-year renewals. The conversion services will be delivered across several regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, marking the substantial geographical scope of the contract.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and reconditioning services to expand their operations and establish a track record in delivering specialised services to a key player in public safety. SMEs with capabilities in adapting vehicles for specific operational requirements are well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, leveraging this contract as a showcase of their expertise. Companies located within the specified delivery regions will find further logistical advantages in participating in such tenders, thereby boosting regional collaboration and providing services integral to the functioning of law enforcement agencies. As the industry focuses on specialised conversions, this process opens doors for businesses intent on growing within the vehicle service sector aligned with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Contract for Specialist Vehicle Conversion

Notice Description

Contract for Specialist Vehicle Conversion - For Police Vehicles

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06630c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019922-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR MERSEYSIDE & CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR MERSEYSIDE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 3AN
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Everton West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAR AND COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS

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