Tender

The provision of an MOT garage fit out, Cowley Road, Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 17:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an MOT garage fit-out located at Cowley Road, Cambridge. This contract involves refurbishing the garage to support the management of fleet vehicles and provide compliant MOT testing facilities. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 April 2026. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period concludes on 24 March 2026. With a procurement method classified as "open" and falling below the threshold, this opportunity is categorized under services and involves installation and maintenance services related to electrical and mechanical equipment within the motor vehicles industry.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in motor vehicle equipment installation and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project specifically states its suitability for such businesses. The chosen company will be responsible for completing the installation and fit-out, working alongside the main contractor to commission the garage as a fully functional and DVSA-registered MOT testing facility. With a total contract value of £56,000 and award criteria focused on quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality technical services and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly aligned with their strengths.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of an MOT garage fit out, Cowley Road, Cambridge

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council are refurbishing an MOT garage at Cowley Road in Cambridge. This will be used to support the management of the City Council fleet vehicles and provide fully compliant MOT testing facilities. We require a company to provide input and support to the project team delivering this work to get the design to satisfactory stage to being work (from RIBA stage 3), working alongside our main contractor. The chosen company we be required to complete the install and fit out of all machinery required for the garage to be fully registered with DVSA, commissioned and operational as a working MOT garage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026505-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34100000 - Motor vehicles

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£56,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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