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title: "Vehicle Purchasing Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c34"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Vehicle Purchasing Service

Buyer: NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c34

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## Summary

The National Crime Agency (NCA), a central government public authority based in London, is initiating a procurement process to acquire a vehicle purchasing service. The project, titled "Vehicle Purchasing Service", falls under the industry categories of motor vehicles, fleet management, repair and maintenance services, armoured military vehicles, custom broker services, and motorcycles. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities outlined. Interested suppliers needed to register their interest by emailing the NCA before engaging fully in the tender process. The procurement process includes stages that verify security and commercial suitability, with the initial engagement milestone scheduled to end on 29th May 2026. The contract is significant, valued at approximately £50 million, with a service period beginning in April 2027.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, involved in vehicle supply and fleet management to expand their reach within government contracts. Given the scope of work, companies specialising in sourcing, registering, and delivering various vehicles across the UK would be well-positioned to compete. The contract includes the potential for renewal, providing an extended business avenue until 2032. Engaging in this contract could boost business growth by cementing relationships with a key governmental agency, navigating complex security requirements, and demonstrating capability in handling substantial projects.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to procure a vehicle purchasing service, known as "Vehicle Purchasing". This will entail sourcing, registration, and delivery of vehicles across the United Kingdom. The Authority has considered the security context of this contract, and intends to treat this as an Exempt Contract under the Procurement Act 2023, pursuant to Schedule 2, paragraph 25. This means that this contract and procurement process will not be subject to the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, including its transparency requirements. As such the Authority will not be publishing any further Notices in relation to this procurement activity or contract.

### Planning Information

Market Engagement is being conducted to assess market capability and appetite. This is a multi-stage exercise, in order to balance Commercial and Security priorities. The stages are as follows:
1) UK2 published on FTS. Interested Suppliers are invited to register their interest to respond to a Request For Information questionnaire.
To register, Suppliers will need to email FleetCommercial@nca.gov.uk with the following information: organisation name, company number, authorised representative's contact details.
2) Interested Suppliers will be subject to basic security and commercial checks to confirm suitability to engage.
3) RFI will be sent to approved Suppliers. RFI return deadline will be communicated at issue.
Points of note:
The RFI will only be issued to Suppliers that have compliantly registered their interest (in line with the instructions included in this Notice) and pass basic security and commercial checks. Suppliers that do not respond to this Notice will not receive the RFI, and will be excluded from any Invitation to Tender (ITT). Suppliers that fail basic security and commercial checks will not receive the RFI and will be excluded from any ITT. Suppliers that do not respond to the RFI will be excluded from any ITT.
The Authority reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend, update, change, or abandon any aspect of the proposed procurement and contractual arrangements set out in this Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045880-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,666,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL CRIME AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1W 9JJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34410000 - Motorcycles
- 35410000 - Armoured military vehicles
- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 79223000 - Custom broker services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 15:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045880-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045880-2026
  19th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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