Tender

The Provision of an MOT fit out & maintenance

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of an MOT fit out & maintenance," in the UKH12 region, specifically targeting Cambridge. The tender involves refurbishing an MOT garage on Cowley Road to support the City Council's fleet management and ensure compliance with MOT testing standards. This open competition seeks suppliers to assist the project team with design completion from RIBA stage 3 and to install and fit out all necessary equipment for DVSA registration. Currently, at the tender stage, submissions are due by 8 May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2028. The procurement, valued at £60,000 with a gross amount of £72,000, falls under the services category with a focus on vehicle maintenance and associated services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance, particularly those with experience in outfitting MOT garages. Companies equipped to provide quality input and manage installations compliant with regulatory standards will find this contract appealing. The procurement is below threshold, accommodating SMEs, with selection criteria weighted towards 60% quality and 40% price, offering a competitive edge for businesses that excel in delivering high standards. This contract can bolster business portfolios and increase market exposure in the Cambridge region through collaboration with local government on infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of an MOT fit out & maintenance

Notice Description

Previous reference DN810872 - unsuccessful procurement 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-068e4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039367-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 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
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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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