---
title: "The Provision of an MOT fit out & maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068e4c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-29"
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# The Provision of an MOT fit out & maintenance

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068e4c

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of an MOT fit out & maintenance," in the UKH12 region, specifically targeting Cambridge. The tender involves refurbishing an MOT garage on Cowley Road to support the City Council's fleet management and ensure compliance with MOT testing standards. This open competition seeks suppliers to assist the project team with design completion from RIBA stage 3 and to install and fit out all necessary equipment for DVSA registration. Currently, at the tender stage, submissions are due by 8 May 2026, with the contract period commencing on 1 June 2026 and concluding on 31 May 2028. The procurement, valued at £60,000 with a gross amount of £72,000, falls under the services category with a focus on vehicle maintenance and associated services.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance, particularly those with experience in outfitting MOT garages. Companies equipped to provide quality input and manage installations compliant with regulatory standards will find this contract appealing. The procurement is below threshold, accommodating SMEs, with selection criteria weighted towards 60% quality and 40% price, offering a competitive edge for businesses that excel in delivering high standards. This contract can bolster business portfolios and increase market exposure in the Cambridge region through collaboration with local government on infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Previous reference DN810872 - unsuccessful procurement 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/039367-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 14:51 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039367-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039367-2026
  29th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f2c0e8af-1e43-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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