--- title: "CBC-1936-T-TS Vehicle Maintenance and Repair" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068658" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068658" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068658.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068658.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-20" --- # CBC-1936-T-TS Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068658 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068658) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068658.json) ## Summary Central Bedfordshire Council invites bids for its vehicle maintenance and repair services, aiming to commence contracts by July 2026. This procurement opportunity is categorised under "Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment." It is an active tender using the open procedure method, with a total estimated value of £280,380. The procurement addresses multiple lots across Central Bedfordshire, covering areas like Biggleswade, Ampthill, Dunstable, and Leighton Buzzard. The council has emphasised strict adherence to submission guidelines and deadlines, with the tender period ending on 20 May 2026 and an award period concluding by 1 June 2026. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services. Companies with capabilities in delivering high-quality service and a track record of meeting cost criteria are encouraged to participate. The comprehensive scope of the contract, divided into regional lots, suggests good prospects for local service providers capable of handling motor vehicle and equipment maintenance, including specialist services. The council's commitment to social value as part of the quality criteria reiterates the potential for sustainable business development. These lots encompass both regional and specialist services, offering diverse opportunities for businesses to expand their operations in Central Bedfordshire. ## Notice Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Please read and follow the information and guidance supplied below and within the Tender documents, this will help with your tender submission. Word count limits apply, any information going over will not be considered. Respond to ALL questions. Additional documents or information not required will be disregarded. Please note timeline with regards to questions and submission dates. All communications, correspondences and clarifications must be sent via the In-tend portal. Do not contact the Service area for information, please use the correspondence facility Regularly view the Clarification tab for updates or responses to questions received by bidders. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all bidders (if not Private and Confidential), this to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. Avoid uploading your return just prior to closing deadline as you may incur IT issues and we will not accept Tender Returns via e-mail. The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the Tender process. If there is anything you are not sure of or need clarification on, please contact the Procurement lead using the correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Opting In To inform us of your decision to participate and to be able to submit a tender you will be required to Opt In. Opting In will confirm to us of your involvement and your intention to submit a tender return. Opting Out Will confirm that you are no longer interested in submitting a tender return. You will be able to provide a reason as to your decision if you wish. This will cease any system-generated communications. You will be able to opt back in at any point. Target contract commencement date: July 2026 tbc Contract term: 5 years ### Lot Information Lot 1 North - Covers the North area of Central Bedfordshire and includes Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford. Lot 2 South - Covers southern areas including Dunstable, Houghton Regis, and Leighton Buzzard. Lot 3 Lot 3 - North & South (Specialist Services) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035643-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £280,380 | | Lots value | £280,380 | | 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 | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 12:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035643-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035643-2026 20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home Tender pack can be accessed via the supplier portal In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/HomeTenderresponsestobeuploadedviathislink - https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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