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CBC-2105-RFI-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

Central Bedfordshire Council

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Planning

14 Aug 2026 at 17:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is considering vehicle maintenance and repair services for its operational fleet. The potential scope includes routine servicing, vehicle inspections, reactive repairs, breakdown support and specialist vehicle maintenance. It also covers vehicle and associated equipment repair and maintenance, including tyre repair, fitting and balancing, and fleet maintenance services. The Council is considering a structure covering both the North Area and South Area, so suppliers may need to support one or both parts of Central Bedfordshire. This is a services requirement for an operational vehicle fleet, rather than a purchase of vehicles or vehicle components. The intended purpose is to keep the Council’s fleet maintained, repaired and supported when vehicles break down.

This process is at the planning stage and is being used for preliminary market engagement, not to invite tenders. Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking market feedback on the proposed service requirements, lot structure and delivery model. The engagement is scheduled to conclude on 28 August 2026, and the Council expects a subsequent notice on 7 September 2026. The potential contract period is expected to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2031. The Council is considering separate coverage for the North Area and South Area. Suppliers are being asked to inform the development of the future procurement, including how routine maintenance, repairs, breakdown support and specialist maintenance could be delivered.

This planning exercise should suit vehicle maintenance and repair businesses able to support an operational fleet across Central Bedfordshire. Relevant suppliers are likely to include garages, fleet maintenance providers, breakdown response operators, specialist vehicle repairers and tyre service companies. Useful preparation will include demonstrating capability in scheduled servicing and inspections, responding to reactive faults, providing breakdown support, carrying out specialist maintenance, and repairing, fitting and balancing tyres. Businesses should consider whether they can cover the North Area, the South Area or both, and whether their operating model can support the Council’s proposed delivery arrangements. The Council is seeking practical market input, so experienced suppliers can help shape the future requirements before the procurement reaches the tender stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2105-RFI-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking market information from suppliers capable of providing vehicle maintenance and repair services for its operational fleet. Services may include routine servicing, inspections, reactive repairs, breakdown support and specialist maintenance. The Council is considering a lotting structure covering both North Area and South Area.

Planning Information

Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform a potential future procurement for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services. The Council seeks market feedback on the proposed service requirements, lot structure and delivery model, including services for routine maintenance, repairs, breakdown support and specialist vehicle maintenance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 Over 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
Central Bedfordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Postcode Area
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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