Notice Information
Notice Title
PAN3587 - Provision of Vehicle Accident Repair and Associated Body Repairs
Notice Description
This project involves the appointment of a qualified and experienced service provider to deliver comprehensive vehicle accident repair services, including all associated bodywork and restoration activities. The scope covers the inspection, assessment, and repair of fleet vehicles damaged through accidents or wear, ensuring that all works are completed to manufacturer standards, industry best practice, and relevant safety regulations. The successful supplier will be responsible for a full range of services, including panel beating, dent removal, structural repairs, spray painting, refinishing, and replacement of damaged components. In addition, the provider will manage quality assurance, ensure timely turnaround of repairs, and maintain accurate reporting and documentation for each job undertaken. The objective of this procurement is to secure a reliable and cost-effective solution that minimises vehicle downtime, preserves asset value, and ensures that all repaired vehicles are returned to service in a safe, roadworthy, and presentable condition.
Planning Information
Leicester City Council ('the Council') would like to seek views and engagement from the market regarding this project. This project involves the appointment of a qualified and experienced service provider to deliver comprehensive vehicle accident repair services, including all associated bodywork and restoration activities. The scope covers the inspection, assessment, and repair of fleet vehicles damaged through accidents or wear, ensuring that all works are completed to manufacturer standards, industry best practice, and relevant safety regulations. The successful supplier will be responsible for a full range of services, including panel beating, dent removal, structural repairs, spray painting, refinishing, and replacement of damaged components. In addition, the provider will manage quality assurance, ensure timely turnaround of repairs, and maintain accurate reporting and documentation for each job undertaken. The objective of this procurement is to secure a reliable and cost-effective solution that minimises vehicle downtime, preserves asset value, and ensures that all repaired vehicles are returned to service in a safe, roadworthy, and presentable condition. The proposed contract will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. At this stage, it is a Pre-Market Engagement only and Not A CALL FOR COMPETITION. Pre-Market Engagement questionnaire can be accessed in the link below: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/xQuZwxCX8X
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06b972
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058211-2026
- 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
-
- CPV Codes
50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £345,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 19 Jun 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 8 Sep 20263 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 4 Dec 2026 - 3 Dec 2028 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
- LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LEICESTER
- Postcode
- LE1 1FZ
- Post Town
- Leicester
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLF East Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLF21 Leicester
- Delivery Location
- TLF21 Leicester
-
- Local Authority
- Leicester
- Electoral Ward
- Castle
- Westminster Constituency
- Leicester South
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058211-2026
19th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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