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CBC-1936-T-TS Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Central Bedfordshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Jul 2026 at 20:28

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 13:56

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council initiated a public procurement process for the "CBC-1936-T-TS Vehicle Maintenance and Repair" project, which involves maintenance services for motor vehicles across specified regions within Central Bedfordshire, UK. The procurement was organised under an open procedure, aimed at securing services through competitive tendering, as signified by the open status in April 2026. The procurement was split into three lots, with an active tender period closing on 20 May 2026, and the contract commencement planned for July 2026. However, as of 13 July 2026, the tender was cancelled to allow technical amendments, ensuring the documentation accurately reflects the Council’s requirements before re-issue. The industries targeted include repair and maintenance services of vehicles and associated equipment, classified under CPV codes 50110000 and 50100000, with a total procurement value estimated at £336,456.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services to engage with sub-central government projects. Companies with expertise in delivering quality services for fleet maintenance could find significant growth prospects by competing for this tender. The open procurement method allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate, creating opportunities for both small and large enterprises to secure a long-term contract, projected to run for five years. Emphasis is placed on both cost-efficiency and quality, along with a social value focus, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses that can deliver comprehensive solutions while demonstrating added social benefits to the community. Interested parties are advised to monitor the Central Bedfordshire Council’s procurement updates to participate when the tender is reissued.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1936-T-TS Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Notice Description

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: July 2026 tbc Contract term: 5 years

Lot Information

Lot 1

North - Covers the North area of Central Bedfordshire and includes Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford.

Lot 2

South - Covers southern areas including Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and Leighton Buzzard.

Lot 3

Lot 3 - North & South (Specialist Services)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068658
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065841-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,380 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,380 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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