--- title: "Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles V2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adae" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06adae" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06adae.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06adae.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles V2 Buyer: LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adae [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06adae) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06adae.json) ## Summary The London Fire Commissioner is actively seeking proposals for the "Provision of Inspection and Audit of LFB Fleet Vehicles V2". This tender, currently in the 'Tender' stage, involves services within the transport sector and is located in London, United Kingdom. The purpose is to appoint a qualified vehicle inspection provider to ensure the operational and support vehicle fleet's maintenance standards. With a submission deadline of 24th July 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 10th July 2026, the contract is valued at £124,791.67 and offers a two-year term with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, encouraging widespread participation. Businesses specialising in vehicle inspection and auditing, particularly those experienced with heavy goods and emergency response vehicles, stand to benefit greatly from this opportunity. The contract highlights substantial potential for business growth by providing essential quality assurance services that support fleet management. Firms with a focus on independent inspections, defect reporting, and performance monitoring will find this tender aligned with their expertise. The evaluation criteria include 60% on price, 30% on quality, and 10% on social value, emphasising the importance of delivering cost-effective yet high-quality solutions, suitable for businesses aiming to enhance their market position in the public sector services market. ## Notice The London Fire Brigade (LFB) is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and independent vehicle inspection provider to undertake inspection, audit and assurance services for its operational and support vehicle fleet. The successful contractor will provide independent quality assurance of vehicle maintenance services delivered under LFB's existing fleet maintenance contract. The service will include the inspection and auditing of vehicle condition, maintenance standards and repair quality, together with the identification of defects, recurring issues and fleet-wide trends. The fleet consists primarily of specialist emergency response and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) operating across London. Inspections will be undertaken in accordance with applicable fire service fleet maintenance standards and industry best practice. Services will include detailed vehicle examinations, post-maintenance audits, defect reporting, performance monitoring and the provision of management information to support fleet oversight and continuous improvement. The contract will support LFB in maintaining high standards of vehicle safety, roadworthiness, reliability and contractor performance through a risk-based inspection and assurance approach. The proposed contract term is two (2) years with an option to extend for a further one (1) year. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract will include an option, at the London Fire Commissioner's discretion, to extend for a further one-year period, giving a potential final end date of 31st August 2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053286-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £124,791 | | Lots value | £124,791 | | 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 | LONDON FIRE COMMISSIONER | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 0LL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 11:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053286-2026 - 5 Jun 2026 at 09:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053189-2026 - 4 Jun 2026 at 13:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052876-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053286-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053189-2026 5th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052876-2026 4th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17223 Manual - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17225 ITT document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17224 specification document ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/londonfire/aspx/ITFramework.aspx?SK=6c7a2a12-0641-4d42-8a25-337db18543bc - 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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