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title: "Vehicle Body Repair (Major & Minor)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068019"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Vehicle Body Repair (Major & Minor)

Buyer: THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068019

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## Summary

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has issued an open tender for a Vehicle Body Repair Service, which includes both major and minor repairs under two separate lots. The procurement process is currently active and falls under the services category, with a total estimated value of £600,000 (gross). This tender is accessible to businesses across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by noon on 8th July 2026, with the subsequent award decisions being anticipated by 13th August 2026. The procurement will adhere to open procedure methods and communications can be conducted in English.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle fleet management, repair, and maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract particularly profitable, given their eligibility and the lot structure favoring both major accident repairs and minor works. The contracting period is set to commence on 1st October 2026, running through to 30th September 2029, with potential for extension upon mutual agreement. Businesses with expertise in structural repairs, panel work, and mechanics can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and reinforce their client base within the public sector. The open procedure invites a broad range of suppliers to compete, fostering an inclusive and competitive bidding environment.

## Notice

The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria has issued a tender for the provision of a Vehicle Body Repair Service. The procurement will be split between 2 lots. LOT 1 Major Accident Repairs: e.g. Structural and chassis repair, minor mechanical repairs, commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles. LOT 2 Minor Accident Repair: e.g. non-structural panel work and paint work, minor mechanical repairs, commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles

### Lot Information

Major Accident Repairs:

Structural and chassis repair, minor mechanical repairs, commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles.

Renewal: Can be activated by PFCC subject to acceptance from both organisations.

Minor Accident Repair

Non-structural panel work and paint work, minor mechanical repairs, commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles

Renewal: Can be activated by PFCC subject to acceptance from both organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054937-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 14 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CUMBRIA |
| Locality | PENRITH |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA10 2AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Penrith South |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 16:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054937-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:18 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032868-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054937-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032868-2026
  10th April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blpd2/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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