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22 Jun 2026 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Vehicle Repairs" has been recently completed by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, a regional authority based in Bootle. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focused on fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, within the Merseyside and Wirral area. The procurement, with the title "MFRS 2627-04," used a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a competition call, leveraging the YPO Framework 1117 Fleet Management DPS. The contract has been signed on 12th June 2026, with a total value of £150,000, and was awarded to A P Fleet.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repairs and maintenance services. Companies equipped to handle fleet management, particularly for emergency services vehicles, stand to benefit greatly. The use of a framework agreement indicates a stable demand, with potential for similar future contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like A P Fleet, who possess the expertise in fleet repairs and a strategic location within the Merseyside area, are well-suited to compete effectively and secure such contracts, paving the way for business growth in this sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Repairs

Notice Description

Vehicle Repairs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Repair of Vehicles The collection and transportation of the Authority's damaged Fire Service Vehicle(s) from locations within the Merseyside and Wirral area to the Supplier's premises for repair when authorised by the Authority's representative.

Options: 12 Months

Procurement Information

Contract was procured utilising the YPO Framework 1117 Fleet Management DPS, Category 4 Fleet and Managed Workshops

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ba80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058696-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

A P FLEET

Further Information

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