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title: "Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02be30"
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# Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs

Buyer: 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02be30

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs" is managed by the 7 Forces Procurement authority, located at Police Headquarters in Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK. This service contract, classified under the CPV code for "Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment," is intended for vehicle body repairs across Essex, Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk. The current stage of the procurement is complete, with a contract value of £2.1 million and a significant focus on providing timely and effective accident repair services for vehicles operated by the Constabularies. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the estimated dates for various regional implementations are set between June and September of 2022.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the automotive repair and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in bodywork repairs for both marked and unmarked vehicles. Companies well positioned to compete may include SMEs and larger organisations that can offer competitive turnaround times and effective solutions for damage repair while demonstrating quality service as outlined in the award criteria. The framework contract allows for collaboration with multiple suppliers, thus encouraging further competition and potential cost-saving initiatives over the contract's lifespan.

## Notice

Vehicles operated by the Constabularies that are owned, loaned, hired or sponsored will through the course of their duties sustain accident damage. An effective accident repair service is required to ensure damaged vehicles are repaired cost effectively, in a timely manner and according to relevant repair guidance. This contract will complement the onsite body shops of some of the forces.

### Lot Information

Bodyshop Replacement and Repairs

Vehicles operated by the Constabularies that are owned, loaned, hired or sponsored will through the course of their duties sustain accident damage. An effective accident repair service is required to ensure damaged vehicles are repaired cost effectively, in a timely manner and according to relevant repair guidance. This contract will complement the onsite body shops of some of the forces. Prospective Contractors shall provide a collection, repair and delivery service to Police Forces based in Kent, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk for Marked, Unmarked, and/or Third-Party damaged vehicles requiring bodywork repair. A maximum of 3 suppliers per Lot. A framework will enable requirements as different forces come on board. This will be a staged process with forces coming on accessing the framework when their current contracts come to an end. Estimated going live will be Kent in the first instance, followed by Suffolk and Norfolk in Aug/Sept and Essex in June 2022. Contract outcomes anticipated include; * Max 3 suppliers per lot * Easily accessible further competition for the client to be managed by the following criteria each time. 1)Turnaround Time 2) Proximity to Damaged Vehicle. * Savings initiatives with suppliers throughout life time of contract - e.g. repair instead of replace, cost effective parts

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002204-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,100,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk, TLH3 Essex, TLJ4 Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | FMG SUPPORT; PRONTO PRESTIGE; SUMMERS MOTORS; TOOMEY MOTOR GROUP; TOTAL MOTOR CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines
- 34311100 - Internal-combustion engines for motor vehicles and motorcycles
- 34312300 - Vehicle radiators
- 34328000 - Test benches, vehicle conversion kits and seat belts
- 34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars
- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles
- 50116200 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts
- 50116300 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes
- 50116400 - Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions
- 50117300 - Reconditioning services of vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2022 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002204-2022
- 23 Jun 2021 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014343-2021
- 21 Jun 2021 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014013-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38158&B=BLUELIGHT

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