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Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs Services Framework

FCDO Services

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

21 Jul 2026 at 10:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2026 at 12:02

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services is procuring inspection, servicing, advice and repair services for its overseas civilian armoured vehicle fleet. The work covers independent inspections of each operational vehicle, servicing, roadworthiness checks and assessment of visible armour, followed by reports describing the vehicle condition, defects and remedial work completed. Additional repairs identified by personnel in-country or during inspections are also included, with spare parts, consumables and accessories potentially required. The framework is divided into two regional areas: Ukraine, the Middle East and Africa; and the Americas, Europe and Asia. Services will be delivered at nominated locations in those regions, supporting vehicles managed by FCDO Services and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

The procurement has reached tender: FCDO Services invited offers through an open competitive flexible procedure. It will establish a four-year framework, with two suppliers appointed to each lot. Lot 1 is valued at £7.25 million excluding VAT, or £8.7 million including VAT; Lot 2 at £2.5 million excluding VAT, or £3 million including VAT. Both contracts are planned from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030, with Lot 1 capable of extension to 30 September 2031. Enquiries had to be submitted by 5 August 2026 at 14:00, and tenders by 24 August 2026 at 14:00. Awards are due by 16 September 2026 at 23:59. Evaluation covers conditions of participation, technical competence and commercial offering. Framework call-offs may use direct award or further competition.

This opportunity suits vehicle engineering, specialist armoured-vehicle maintenance and field-service providers able to operate internationally in the relevant regions. Suppliers need the capability to inspect and service civilian armoured vehicles independently, assess roadworthiness and visible armour, diagnose defects, complete remedial repairs and produce clear inspection reports. They should also be able to provide advice and respond to additional repair requirements identified at deployed locations. The work requires dependable in-country delivery across nominated countries, suitable technical resources and the capacity to support a geographically dispersed fleet over recurring inspection cycles. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable for both lots. Framework suppliers may receive call-offs by direct award or further competition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs Services Framework

Notice Description

The Authority plans to establish a 4 year Framework with 2 Lots to provide inspection and repair services for the overseas Civilian Armoured Vehicle fleet it manages. Each Lot will provide services within a defined regional area. Lot 1 Services within Ukraine, Middle East and Africa Regions. Lot 2 Services within the America's, Europe and Asia Regions. Each vehicle within the global Civilian Armoured Vehicle (CAV) fleet FCDO Services manages is required to be independently inspected and serviced every 12-16 months during its operational life. The objective of these inspections is to service each operational CAV and inspect vehicles for roadworthiness and the condition of all visible armour. A report will be produced detailing the assessed condition of the AV, defects and remedial work undertaken to rectify faults during the inspection. Additional repairs required identified by personnel in country or during inspection services are also in scope of services to be delivered under this Framework 2 suppliers will be awarded to each Lot

Lot Information

Lot 1 Services within Ukraine, Middle East and Africa Regions.

In country inspection, advice and repair services for Civilian Armoured Vehicles within Ukraine and nominated locations in Middle East and Africa Regions

Options: If required spare parts, consumables and accessories for vehicle repairs identified as part of the inspection services

Lot 2 Services within the America's, Europe and Asia Regions

In country inspection, advice and repair services for Civilian Armoured Vehicles nominated locations in the America's, Europe and Asia Regions

Options: If required spare parts, consumables and accessories for vehicle repairs identified as part of the inspection services

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/068578-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£9,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2030 4-5 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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

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