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title: "Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06725e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06725e

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Armoured Vehicle Inspections and Repairs Services" is being conducted by FCDO Services, a central government authority in the UK, with operations based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes. Classified under the services category, the procurement is currently in the planning stage, targeting a competitive flexible procedure. The contract, valued at £2,640,000 gross, is aimed at providing inspection and repair services for civilian armoured vehicles managed overseas by FCDO Services, covering regions that include Ukraine, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The procurement process will lead to two separate service contracts for an initial three-year term starting on 1st October 2026, with potential extension options. Interested parties were invited to participate in a pre-market engagement, with questionnaires due by 9th April 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repairs and maintenance, particularly those with expertise in servicing armoured vehicles. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) qualifying under the procurement's suitability criteria are encouraged to participate, as the process supports their involvement. The contracts will provide necessary services within specific global regional areas, offering businesses the chance to expand their operations internationally. Companies that can demonstrate the ability to work with government bodies and have specialization in the industry of armoured vehicles stand to benefit significantly, considering the high-value and extensive nature of the contracts involved.

## Notice

FCDO Services supports the FCDO and other UK Government departments in procuring and managing its overseas Civilian Armoured fleet of vehicles. These vehicles require regular inspection by specialist mechanics to assess their road worthiness and integrity of protection levels. The Authority plans to award two (2) service contracts for an initial 3-year term (with the option to extend for a further 2 years) via an competitive flexible competition to provide inspection and repair services for the overseas CAV fleet it manages. Each contract will provide services within a defined regional area. Contract XLYPA/001/26 covering Ukraine, Middle East and Africa region. Contract XLYPA/002/26 covering America's, Europe and Asia Regions Please note: A decision has not been finalised whether this will be a competitive flexible procedure or a framework

### Planning Information

Pre‑market engagement will be undertaken by means of a structured questionnaire prepared by FCDO Services. The objective is to obtain information from suppliers who may have an interest in the opportunity, including views on the scope and structure of tender documentation, acceptable pricing approaches, and any market‑specific considerations that the Contracting Authority should take into account when developing and awarding the contract.
Interested parties are invited to complete the online engagement form via the link provided below :
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=09Ci08h8Uk-7-YW9Q9lCeb9k4ovzyYtLmlQUGsV1ciZUMFZFTkRBWTNHWUpJVU9JQjZQSzBUMTRaNC4u
Completion of the questionnaire is entirely voluntary. Participation (or non‑participation) will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement and will not affect an economic operator's eligibility to participate or submit a tender once the procurement is launched.
Information provided will be used solely by FCDO Services to inform the planning and development of the procurement. 
Deadline for submission of questionnaire 23:00hr 09/04/26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047752-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047752-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026655-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047752-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026655-2026
  24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=09Ci08h8Uk-7-YW9Q9lCeb9k4ovzyYtLmlQUGsV1ciZUMFZFTkRBWTNHWUpJVU9JQjZQSzBUMTRaNC4u
- https://www.fcdoservices.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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