---
title: "Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bb1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles

Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bb1

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the London Fire Commissioner, is currently in the planning stage for the provision of inspection and audit services for their fleet of vehicles, which are managed by Babcock Critical Services. The tender, titled "Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles," falls under the services category specifically related to transport services, excluding waste transport. The process requires the contractor to perform audits on blue light vehicles across the network of Fire Stations and at Babcock Critical Services Workshop, with the due diligence envisioned to be completed to a standardised level. The preliminary market engagement notice is scheduled to close on the 9th of March, 2026, with the contract period slated to commence on the 1st of September, 2026. The procurement is set in London, United Kingdom, with a total estimated contract value of £480,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in vehicle inspection and auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to bid due to the suitability criteria outlined for the contract lot. Organisations with expertise in transport and vehicle services, capable of executing detailed audits and providing thorough reports, could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio with a notable public authority client. The ability to adapt to the logistical needs of travelling to various locations within the London Fire Brigade network will be essential for successful bidders. The contract also presents a potential for renewal, providing further growth and engagement prospects.

## Notice

LFB have a large fleet which is managed by Babcock Critical Services and require a contract for an independent contractor to undertake audits on blue light vehicles. You will need to travel round our network of Fire Stations to carry out audits and to Babcock Critical Services Workshop to undertake post service/repair audits, all to an agreed standard, providing reports on each audit.

### Planning Information

PME stage

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011575-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 0LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 17:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011575-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011575-2026
  9th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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