---
title: "The provision of an MOT garage fit out, Cowley Road, Cambridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671ff"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# The provision of an MOT garage fit out, Cowley Road, Cambridge

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671ff

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of an MOT garage fit-out located at Cowley Road, Cambridge. This contract involves refurbishing the garage to support the management of fleet vehicles and provide compliant MOT testing facilities. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 April 2026. Interested parties should note that the enquiry period concludes on 24 March 2026. With a procurement method classified as "open" and falling below the threshold, this opportunity is categorized under services and involves installation and maintenance services related to electrical and mechanical equipment within the motor vehicles industry.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in motor vehicle equipment installation and repair services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project specifically states its suitability for such businesses. The chosen company will be responsible for completing the installation and fit-out, working alongside the main contractor to commission the garage as a fully functional and DVSA-registered MOT testing facility. With a total contract value of £56,000 and award criteria focused on quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality technical services and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly aligned with their strengths.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council are refurbishing an MOT garage at Cowley Road in Cambridge. This will be used to support the management of the City Council fleet vehicles and provide fully compliant MOT testing facilities. We require a company to provide input and support to the project team delivering this work to get the design to satisfactory stage to being work (from RIBA stage 3), working alongside our main contractor. The chosen company we be required to complete the install and fit out of all machinery required for the garage to be fully registered with DVSA, commissioned and operational as a working MOT garage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026505-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000 |
| Lots value | £56,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 1BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 17:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026505-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026505-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=291e1bd5-dc26-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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