---
title: "CBC-2105-RFI-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e516"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "Central Bedfordshire Council"
published: "2026-08-14"
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# CBC-2105-RFI-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

Buyer: Central Bedfordshire Council  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e516

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## Summary

Central Bedfordshire Council is considering vehicle maintenance and repair services for its operational fleet. The potential scope includes routine servicing, vehicle inspections, reactive repairs, breakdown support and specialist vehicle maintenance. It also covers vehicle and associated equipment repair and maintenance, including tyre repair, fitting and balancing, and fleet maintenance services. The Council is considering a structure covering both the North Area and South Area, so suppliers may need to support one or both parts of Central Bedfordshire. This is a services requirement for an operational vehicle fleet, rather than a purchase of vehicles or vehicle components. The intended purpose is to keep the Council’s fleet maintained, repaired and supported when vehicles break down.

This process is at the planning stage and is being used for preliminary market engagement, not to invite tenders. Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking market feedback on the proposed service requirements, lot structure and delivery model. The engagement is scheduled to conclude on 28 August 2026, and the Council expects a subsequent notice on 7 September 2026. The potential contract period is expected to run from 2 November 2026 to 1 November 2031. The Council is considering separate coverage for the North Area and South Area. Suppliers are being asked to inform the development of the future procurement, including how routine maintenance, repairs, breakdown support and specialist maintenance could be delivered.

This planning exercise should suit vehicle maintenance and repair businesses able to support an operational fleet across Central Bedfordshire. Relevant suppliers are likely to include garages, fleet maintenance providers, breakdown response operators, specialist vehicle repairers and tyre service companies. Useful preparation will include demonstrating capability in scheduled servicing and inspections, responding to reactive faults, providing breakdown support, carrying out specialist maintenance, and repairing, fitting and balancing tyres. Businesses should consider whether they can cover the North Area, the South Area or both, and whether their operating model can support the Council’s proposed delivery arrangements. The Council is seeking practical market input, so experienced suppliers can help shape the future requirements before the procurement reaches the tender stage.

## Notice

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking market information from suppliers capable of providing vehicle maintenance and repair services for its operational fleet. Services may include routine servicing, inspections, reactive repairs, breakdown support and specialist maintenance. The Council is considering a lotting structure covering both North Area and South Area.

### Planning Information

Central Bedfordshire Council is undertaking a Preliminary Market Engagement exercise to inform a potential future procurement for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services. The Council seeks market feedback on the proposed service requirements, lot structure and delivery model, including services for routine maintenance, repairs, breakdown support and specialist vehicle maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | Central Bedfordshire Council |
| Locality | SHEFFORD |
| Postcode area | 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 | Not specified |

## 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
- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services
- 50116500 - Tyre repair services, including fitting and balancing

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2026 at 17:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077877-2026
  14th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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