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CBC-2105-T-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

Central Bedfordshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Nov 2026 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

14 Aug 2026 at 17:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Central Bedfordshire Council is buying vehicle maintenance and repair services for its in-house fleet. The work covers routine servicing, maintenance, repairs, diagnostics, MOT preparation and replacement parts, as well as fitting tyres and replacing windscreens when required. The mixed fleet includes car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts or ramps, and agricultural machinery. Delivery is across two geographical lots in Central Bedfordshire: North, including Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford; and South, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. Suppliers can bid for either or both lots. The requirement is vehicle repair and maintenance services (CPV 50110000).

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The requirement is divided into North and South lots. The North lot is estimated at £127,400 excluding VAT (£152,880 including VAT); the South lot at £130,800 excluding VAT (£156,960 including VAT). The stated total estimate is £258,200 excluding VAT (£309,840 including VAT). Both contracts are for five years, from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2031. Clarification questions were due by 16 November 2026 at 5pm, and tenders by 30 November 2026 at noon. Evaluation for each lot weights quality at 50%, price at 40% and social value at 10%.

This opportunity suits vehicle service and repair businesses able to maintain a varied operational fleet, including adapted welfare vehicles and agricultural machinery. Suppliers need the technical resources and staff competence to undertake servicing, repairs, diagnostics and MOT preparation, and to supply and fit parts, tyres and windscreens. The buyer will assess proposed service delivery and implementation, contract monitoring, staff training, and arrangements for parts, materials and warranties, so bidders should be able to set out credible operational plans and demonstrate relevant experience. The fleet is modest in scale, with approximately 21 vehicles in the North lot and 24 in the South; its composition may change during the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable, and suppliers can pursue either geographical lot or both. Social value commitments and delivery plans also form part of the assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-2105-T-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

Notice Description

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to provide vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair services for its in-house fleet. The requirement is divided into two geographical lots: Lot 1 - North Covering the North area of Central Bedfordshire, including Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford. Lot 2 - South Covering the South area of Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. The fleet currently comprises approximately 45 vehicles across both lots and includes car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts/ramps and agricultural machinery. The contract will include routine servicing, maintenance, MOT preparation and repairs, together with the provision and fitting of tyres and windscreen replacement services where required. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of five years. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots.

Lot Information

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services - North

Provision of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair services for Central Bedfordshire Council's in-house fleet within the northern area of Central Bedfordshire. The contract includes routine servicing, maintenance, repairs, MOT preparation, diagnostics, replacement parts, tyres and windscreen services for a mixed fleet including car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts/ramps and agricultural machinery. This lot covers the North area of Central Bedfordshire, including Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford. These locations are indicative only and should not be considered an exhaustive list. The fleet currently consists of approximately 21 vehicles. The Authority reserves the right to vary the fleet composition during the contract term. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of five years.

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services - South

Provision of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair services for Central Bedfordshire Council's in-house fleet within the southern area of Central Bedfordshire. The contract includes routine servicing, maintenance, repairs, MOT preparation, diagnostics, replacement parts, tyres and windscreen services for a mixed fleet including car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts/ramps and agricultural machinery. This lot covers the South area of Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. These locations are indicative only and should not be considered an exhaustive list. The fleet currently consists of approximately 24 vehicles. The Authority reserves the right to vary the fleet composition during the contract term. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of five years.

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/103828-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

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

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£258,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£258,200 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 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
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
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

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