---
title: "Vehicle Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d04"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064d04.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2026-02-10"
---

# Vehicle Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d04

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking a vehicle maintenance supplier for its non-leased vehicle fleet located in the United Kingdom, under the procurement process titled "Vehicle Maintenance." This opportunity is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on providing services such as regular scheduled maintenance, mechanical repairs, breakdown assistance, tail lift inspections, and MOT inspections. The industry category is classified under repair and maintenance services, specifically for cars and fleet management, with an anticipated gross contract value of £152,400. Business entities interested in engaging with the procurement process should be aware of the key milestone with a due date for engagement on 27 February 2026, as well as a future notice date on 23 March 2026. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 1 May 2026 and extend until 30 April 2029, with considerations for renewal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle maintenance, mechanical repairs, and fleet management services. The contract is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given the structured procurement of services tailored to the routine and emergency needs of high-value vehicle operations. The engagement with the University of Exeter, a public undertaking, promises stable prospects for qualified bidders, especially those located or operationally able to serve the UKK4 region. Participating in this tender can facilitate business growth through consistent revenue streams driven by reliable maintenance contracts, enhancing company portfolios with public sector partnerships.

## Notice

The University of Exeter requires a vehicle maintenance supplier, to provide regular scheduled maintenance, mechanical repairs and breakdown assistance to the University's Non-Leased vehicle fleet to include regular servicing Tail lift inspections and MOT inspections.

### Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102624&TID=100107838&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012061-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 50112000 - Repair and maintenance services of cars
- 50112200 - Car maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012061-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012061-2026
  10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102624&TID=100107838&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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