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title: "External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0653b6"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs

Buyer: THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0653b6

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## Summary

The Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is planning a procurement process for External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs, as part of a collaborative effort with several Police and Crime Commissioners, including Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. This market engagement is aimed at acquiring repair services for a range of vehicles, extending from Marked and Unmarked to Covert and Light Commercial vehicles. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically Fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. The current stage is Planning, with a scheduled engagement deadline on 30th April 2026, and a future notice expected by 30th October 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 28th February 2027 for a period that could extend to 2nd March 2031.

There are substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle bodywork repair and maintenance, particularly those specialising in fleet management and repair services, as the tender supports SME participation. Firms providing efficient collection, repair, and delivery services for police vehicles are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Given the geographical focus on the South West region of the UK, businesses located in or around Exeter may find it particularly advantageous to engage with this opportunity. This procurement offers a chance for growth by aligning with public sector requirements in vehicle repairs across multiple police departments.

## Notice

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are looking to tender for the provision of External Vehicle Bodywork Repairs. This contract is for the provision of a collection, repair and delivery service for either Marked, Unmarked, Covert, Light Commercial and/or Third-Party damaged vehicles requiring bodywork replacement and/or repair.

### Planning Information

Please get in touch with procurement representatives for details on the market engagement process.
georgia.hillman@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
amy.gardner1@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013338-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2027 - 1 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CHIEF CONSTABLE FOR DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 7HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St Loyes |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013338-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013338-2026
  13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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