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title: "Vehicle Collision Repairs"
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# Vehicle Collision Repairs

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74fddd34-899e-4998-b82a-2b224a45b8dd

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## Summary

The Cheshire Constabulary, on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, has initiated a tender for the provision of Vehicle Collision Repair Services. This procurement opportunity falls under the repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment category. The contract period is from 1st November 2023 to 31st October 2026, with a possible extension up to 31st October 2029. The tender deadline is 18th September 2023, and applications should be submitted via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal.

This tender presents an opportunity for Automotive Bodyshops certified to Vehicle Damage Repair Kitemark BS10125 to provide collision repair services for various types of vehicles in the Cheshire Constabulary area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses in the automotive repair industry are well-suited to compete, particularly those with experience in police vehicle repair and maintenance. Collaboration with the Constabulary's Fleet Services Unit for efficient vehicle return processes will be vital for successful contract implementation.

## Notice

The Provision of Vehicle Collision Repair Services is required from Automotive Bodyshops who are certified to Vehicle Damage Repair Kitemark BS10125 (or will be certified to BS10125 by the site visits/end of the evaluation period 2/3 October 2023). The requirement will be to provide Vehicle Collision Repair services covering cars, light vehicles e.g. vans, heavy vehicles and motorcycles. The Automotive Bodyshop will also be responsible for having recovery vehicles to collect/deliver from/to Police HQ or other locations within Cheshire Constabulary area. The Automotive Bodyshop will also need to be able to attend Police HQ to undertake inspections of vehicles for production of repair estimates. Vehicles owned, hired or leased by Cheshire Constabulary are involved in excess of 320 vehicle related collisions, incidents and cases of criminal damage each year. Occasionally there may be up to 20 vehicles per week requiring collision or other body repair services, on average most weeks it is much lower (est 5 vehicles per week). Automotive Bodyshops will need to demonstrate the capacity to deal with the anticipated volume of repairs and to cope with fluctuations in demand. The Automotive Bodyshop providing the Vehicle Collision Repair Service will need to work with the Constabulary's Fleet Services Unit to return vehicles to the road and operational use in an efficient and cost effective manner. The Contractor will be required to repair /replace Police Vehicle Livery and hold relevant accreditation (where required) to achieve warranty status. The initial contract period is from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026. There will be an option to extend to 31 October 2029 in increments of not less than 6 months. The value shown in the notice is an estimate for the full 6-year period. Full details can be found within the Online ITT on https://bluelight.eu-supply.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d31310-59bf-47bd-a347-1b3b1bc234d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE |
| Locality | WINSFORD, CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW7 2UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Winsford Over & Verdin |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Cheshire |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars
- 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

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d31310-59bf-47bd-a347-1b3b1bc234d1
- 16 Aug 2023 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d31310-59bf-47bd-a347-1b3b1bc234d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1d31310-59bf-47bd-a347-1b3b1bc234d1
  7th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71820&B=BLUELIGHT
  All applications should be made via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 77729 where full details about the opportunity can be accessed. Expressions of interest are being handled electronically on Bluelight.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
  All contact should be via the Bluelight e-Sourcing portal https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/ under reference 77729

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshire.police.uk
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com
- https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/

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