Planning

Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs

FCDO SERVICES

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has initiated a planning phase for the procurement of armoured vehicle inspection and repair services, targeting the industry category of vehicle repair and maintenance services in the international regions of the Middle East, Africa, Americas, Europe, and Asia. Operating under the public authority classification of central government, the procurement aims to secure two service contracts over three years (with potential extension for two additional years). Located in Milton Keynes, the buying organisation is inviting suppliers to partake in pre-market engagement, with submissions due by 23:00hrs on 9th April 2026. The process will utilise a competitive flexible competition method following planning milestones and documentation shared by the FCDO Services.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in armoured vehicle inspection and repair, particularly those with experience in serving multinational fleets and maintaining high protection levels. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises, reflecting an inclusive procurement approach. Participating companies can leverage regional expertise to cater to specific geographic demands, fostering growth by establishing long-term contractual relationships with government entities. By engaging in the preliminary market activities, businesses can influence the tender’s scope and pricing strategies, thus enhancing their competitiveness in the final procurement round.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs

Notice Description

FCDO Services supports the FCDO and other UK Government departments in procuring and managing its overseas Civilian Armoured fleet of vehicles. These vehicles require regular inspection by specialist mechanics to assess their road worthiness and integrity of protection levels. The Authority plans to award two (2) service contracts for an initial 3-year term (with the option to extend for a further 2 years) via an competitive flexible competition to provide inspection and repair services for the overseas CAV fleet it manages. Each contract will provide services within a defined regional area. Contract XLYPA/001/26 covering Middle East and Africa region. Contract XLYPA/002/26 covering America's, Europe and Asia Regions

Planning Information

Pre‑market engagement will be undertaken by means of a structured questionnaire prepared by FCDO Services. The objective is to obtain information from suppliers who may have an interest in the opportunity, including views on the scope and structure of tender documentation, acceptable pricing approaches, and any market‑specific considerations that the Contracting Authority should take into account when developing and awarding the contract. Interested parties are invited to complete the online engagement form via the link provided below : https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=09Ci08h8Uk-7-YW9Q9lCeb9k4ovzyYtLmlQUGsV1ciZUMFZFTkRBWTNHWUpJVU9JQjZQSzBUMTRaNC4u Completion of the questionnaire is entirely voluntary. Participation (or non‑participation) will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement and will not affect an economic operator's eligibility to participate or submit a tender once the procurement is launched. Information provided will be used solely by FCDO Services to inform the planning and development of the procurement. Deadline for submission of questionnaire 23:00hr 09/04/26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06725e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026655-2026
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

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Apr 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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