Planning

Vehicle Purchasing Service

NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY

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Planning

19 May 2026 at 15:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Crime Agency (NCA), a central government public authority based in London, is initiating a procurement process to acquire a vehicle purchasing service. The project, titled "Vehicle Purchasing Service", falls under the industry categories of motor vehicles, fleet management, repair and maintenance services, armoured military vehicles, custom broker services, and motorcycles. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities outlined. Interested suppliers needed to register their interest by emailing the NCA before engaging fully in the tender process. The procurement process includes stages that verify security and commercial suitability, with the initial engagement milestone scheduled to end on 29th May 2026. The contract is significant, valued at approximately £50 million, with a service period beginning in April 2027.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, involved in vehicle supply and fleet management to expand their reach within government contracts. Given the scope of work, companies specialising in sourcing, registering, and delivering various vehicles across the UK would be well-positioned to compete. The contract includes the potential for renewal, providing an extended business avenue until 2032. Engaging in this contract could boost business growth by cementing relationships with a key governmental agency, navigating complex security requirements, and demonstrating capability in handling substantial projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Purchasing Service

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a vehicle purchasing service, known as "Vehicle Purchasing". This will entail sourcing, registration, and delivery of vehicles across the United Kingdom. The Authority has considered the security context of this contract, and intends to treat this as an Exempt Contract under the Procurement Act 2023, pursuant to Schedule 2, paragraph 25. This means that this contract and procurement process will not be subject to the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, including its transparency requirements. As such the Authority will not be publishing any further Notices in relation to this procurement activity or contract.

Planning Information

Market Engagement is being conducted to assess market capability and appetite. This is a multi-stage exercise, in order to balance Commercial and Security priorities. The stages are as follows: 1) UK2 published on FTS. Interested Suppliers are invited to register their interest to respond to a Request For Information questionnaire. To register, Suppliers will need to email FleetCommercial@nca.gov.uk with the following information: organisation name, company number, authorised representative's contact details. 2) Interested Suppliers will be subject to basic security and commercial checks to confirm suitability to engage. 3) RFI will be sent to approved Suppliers. RFI return deadline will be communicated at issue. Points of note: The RFI will only be issued to Suppliers that have compliantly registered their interest (in line with the instructions included in this Notice) and pass basic security and commercial checks. Suppliers that do not respond to this Notice will not receive the RFI, and will be excluded from any Invitation to Tender (ITT). Suppliers that fail basic security and commercial checks will not receive the RFI and will be excluded from any ITT. Suppliers that do not respond to the RFI will be excluded from any ITT. The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, update, change, or abandon any aspect of the proposed procurement and contractual arrangements set out in this Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045880-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34410000 - Motorcycles

35410000 - Armoured military vehicles

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

79223000 - Custom broker services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,666,666 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1W 9JJ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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