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 RegionsIn 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
-
- 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 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- 24 Aug 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jun 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 30 Sep 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
- TLJ12 Milton Keynes
-
- Local Authority
- Milton Keynes
- Electoral Ward
- Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
- Westminster Constituency
- Milton Keynes North
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068578-2026
21st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047752-2026
22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026655-2026
24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Full details of this procurement found within the following area: project_14271 - Armoured Vehicle Inspection and Repair Services itt_7866 - Armoured Vehicle Inspection and Repair Services Framework Submissions will only be accepted via the e-procurement portal.
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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