Tender

Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles V2

LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER

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Tender

04 Jun 2026 at 13:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Fire Commissioner is seeking to procure services for the "Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles V2" through an open competition under a tender process initiated on 4th June 2026. This contract pertains to the transport services industry, specifically related to the inspection and auditing of the London Fire Brigade's vehicle fleet. The contract is centrally located in London, with submissions due by 24th July 2026 and enquiries closing on 10th July 2026. The contract is planned to start on 1st September 2026 with an initial duration of two years and a potential extension for one additional year. The procurement method is open competition, and the estimated contract value is £124,791.67.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle inspection, auditing, and fleet management services. Companies with a solid track record in maintaining high standards of vehicle inspection and audit, especially those experienced with Heavy Goods Vehicles and emergency response fleets, are well-suited to compete. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with a prestigious public authority client, like the London Fire Commissioner, and gain valuable industry experience, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector. The scoring criteria, which weights price as 60%, quality 30%, and social value 10%, indicates that competitive pricing coupled with high-quality service delivery will be key factors in winning this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles V2

Notice Description

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and independent vehicle inspection provider to undertake inspection, audit and assurance services for its operational and support vehicle fleet. The successful contractor will provide independent quality assurance of vehicle maintenance services delivered under LFB's existing fleet maintenance contract. The service will include the inspection and auditing of vehicle condition, maintenance standards and repair quality, together with the identification of defects, recurring issues and fleet-wide trends. The fleet consists primarily of specialist emergency response and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) operating across London. Inspections will be undertaken in accordance with applicable fire service fleet maintenance standards and industry best practice. Services will include detailed vehicle examinations, post-maintenance audits, defect reporting, performance monitoring and the provision of management information to support fleet oversight and continuous improvement. The contract will support LFB in maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, roadworthiness, reliability and contractor performance through a risk-based inspection and assurance approach. The proposed contract term is two (2) years with an option to extend for a further one (1) year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include an option, at the London Fire Commissioner's discretion, to extend for a further one-year period, giving a potential final end date of 31st August 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052876-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£124,791 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£124,791 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 1-2 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
LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

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