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Provision of a Fleet Accident Repair Service in the London Borough of Harrow

LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Harrow is in the planning stage to procure services for the "Provision of a Fleet Accident Repair Service". The intended contract covers the maintenance and repair of various municipal vehicles, including minibuses, LCVs, and HGVs. This procurement falls under the services industry category and is valued at £480,000, with the gross amount reaching £576,000 GBP. It is categorised under public authority procurement by sub-central government. The preliminary market engagement event is scheduled for 21st July 2026, and interested parties can communicate with the council through a designated procurement business partner. The project's completion range is from 3rd December 2026 to 2nd December 2030, targeting a location within the London Borough of Harrow.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs, as it aims to break down barriers to entry for locally based companies. Enterprises specialising in vehicle bodywork, paint repairs, and mechanical repairs would find this opportunity attractive, given the diverse range of vehicles in the council’s fleet. Participation in the preliminary market engagement can provide valuable insights into the tender requirements and industry best practices. Businesses capable of ensuring quick and cost-effective repair services will be well-positioned for success in this competitive procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Fleet Accident Repair Service in the London Borough of Harrow

Notice Description

The London Borough of Harrow is planning to invite tenders for the provision of a Fleet Accident Repair Service in the London Borough of Harrow to work on its municipal fleet of around 352 vehicles (162 Minibuses, 68 LCVs, 54 Plant Vehicles/Assets, 51 HGVs, 16 Mopeds, 11 Cars and 7 Mechanical Sweepers). The Council, through this contract, aims to: * Expedite the speed of repairs to fleet * Reduce the costs of repairs * Ensure the provision of a high quality Council vehicle fleet * Ensure there is no break in service delivery The Supplier will be required to repair all types of vehicles and plant equipment for the Harrow vehicle fleet including bodywork repairs and minor mechanical repairs. The majority of work for this Contract will be made up of the following (including but not limited to): * Body repairs; * Paint repairs; * Collection and delivery; * Recovery.

Planning Information

The Council is planning to hold a preliminary market engagement event 21/07/2026 at a time to be confirmed, this will be subject to interest. The objective of discussion is to get a better understanding of the following: • Gather market intelligence on the type, location and capabilities of companies in the market • Seek feedback from companies to inform development of a tender exercise that will be well received by the marketplace maximising participation • Answer questions interested companies may have regarding the required work and the tender process • Provide practical advice to interested companies on local government tendering to support submission of tender • To seek information on best practice in the industry in relation to fleet accident repairs service provision • Breakdown barriers to entry for locally based SME companies If you would like to participate and submit and expression of interest please email David Hayes, Procurement Business Partner david.hayes@harrow.gov.uk After the event the Council will publish a questionnaire with a view to gaining further feedback to inform the tender exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c33f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062710-2026
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

50112100 - Car repair services

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

50112111 - Panel-beating services

50113000 - Repair and maintenance services of buses

50114000 - Repair and maintenance services of trucks

50115000 - Repair and maintenance services of motorcycles

50116000 - Maintenance and repair services related to specific parts of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2026 - 2 Dec 2030 4-5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HARROW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROW
Postcode
HA3 8FL
Post Town
Harrow
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Local Authority
Harrow
Electoral Ward
Kenton West
Westminster Constituency
Harrow East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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