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CBC-2105-T-ZH Vehicle Repair and Service

Central Bedfordshire Council(buyer)

Published
Published 14 August 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (18 days left)
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Overview

Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking suppliers to provide vehicle maintenance, servicing, and repair services for its in-house fleet of approximately 45 vehicles, divided into North (Lot 1) and South (Lot 2) geographical lots. The scope covers routine servicing, MOT preparation, repairs, tyre fitting, and windscreen replacements for car-derived vans, welfare vehicles, and agricultural machinery. The contract carries an estimated value of £258,200 across a five-year term starting 1 January 2027, with bids due by 30 November 2026.

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Lots (2)

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services – North

    Provision of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair services for Central Bedfordshire Council's in-house fleet within the northern area of Central Bedfordshire. The contract includes routine servicing, maintenance, repairs, MOT preparation, diagnostics, replacement parts, tyres and windscreen services for a mixed fleet including car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts/ramps and agricultural machinery. This lot covers the North area of Central Bedfordshire, including Biggleswade, Ampthill, Sandy and Bedford. These locations are indicative only and should not be considered an exhaustive list. The fleet currently consists of approximately 21 vehicles. The Authority reserves the right to vary the fleet composition during the contract term. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of five years.

    £127,400

  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services – South

    Provision of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair services for Central Bedfordshire Council's in-house fleet within the southern area of Central Bedfordshire. The contract includes routine servicing, maintenance, repairs, MOT preparation, diagnostics, replacement parts, tyres and windscreen services for a mixed fleet including car-derived vans, welfare vehicles with tail lifts/ramps and agricultural machinery. This lot covers the South area of Central Bedfordshire, including Dunstable, Houghton Regis and Leighton Buzzard. These locations are indicative only and should not be considered an exhaustive list. The fleet currently consists of approximately 24 vehicles. The Authority reserves the right to vary the fleet composition during the contract term. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1 January 2027 and continue for a period of five years.

    £130,800

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£258,200
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 August 2026
Questions by
16 November 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipmentFleet management, repair and maintenance services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

4

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Repair and maintenance services drew a median of 4 bids over the last 24 months; 17% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Quality50%
  • Price40%
  • Social Value10%

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Market context

Typical award in Repair and maintenance services

£103,014

Median of 7,858 awards in the last 24 months

Central Bedfordshire Council in the last 12 months

66

contracts awarded, worth £26,951,352 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    2 November 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    14 August 2026

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