Planning

Fleet Management Services

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Associated British Ports is currently in the planning stage for a fleet management services procurement process, inviting market engagement responses by 1st June 2026. This project seeks to explore fleet-managed service solutions and has been set up as a Request for Information (RFI) to assess current market capabilities and gather insights for future tenders. The procurement process falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting fleet management, repair, and maintenance, and is expected to be implemented across the United Kingdom. The contracting authority, a private utility entity, operates from London, UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fleet management services to expand their reach. Companies offering vehicle-fleet services, repairs, and support, especially those with innovative service models or emerging best practices, will find this RFI of interest. The procurement's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) suggests that new or expanding businesses in the fleet services industry are well-positioned to participate. The formal procurement process will be informed by insights gathered during this engagement, setting a groundwork for competitive bids once the tender is officially published.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fleet Management Services

Notice Description

This project relates to the provision of fleet management services for ABP. It has been established to seek information from potential suppliers regarding fleet-managed service solutions. This Request for Information (RFI) is issued as a preliminary market engagement exercise to explore the solutions currently available and to help inform the scope of any subsequent procurement activity. The purpose of this RFI is to gather insight into market capabilities, service models, and emerging best practice within fleet management.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Stage created via Associated British Ports E-Procurement Platform, inviting RFIs to be completed and returned https://in-tendhost.co.uk/abp/aspx/Tenders/Current

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069575
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042893-2026
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

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2E 9ES
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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