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Planned procurement · Notice 104423-2026

Vehicle Repairs Service

Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire

Value
£4m
Stage
Early notice
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Oct 2027 – 1 Oct 2029

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

Lancashire Constabulary wants between 5 and 8 suppliers for accident/collision and mechanical repairs to police vehicles across the North West, replacing its current approved-supplier list when that expires on 30 September 2027. The new list is estimated at about £4,000,000 in total spend, runs for 2 years from 1 October 2027 with an option to extend for a further 2 years, and a place on it is the entry ticket to future work, not guaranteed work.

Good fit for: Vehicle body and mechanical repair garages within 60 miles of Preston (PR4 5SB), or firms with local subcontractors there.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Must be within 60 miles of Lancashire HQ Suppliers will need to be located within a 60-mile radius (via Google Maps) to our Headquarters site (PR4 5SB).
  • Technicians need ATA accreditation or equivalent ATA Accreditation (or equivalent).
  • Repairs must follow manufacturer-approved methods All vehicle repairs shall be completed strictly in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's latest repair methods, technical bulletins, approved repair procedures and specifications
  • Evidence of ongoing training required Evidence of ongoing CPD and technical updates.

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

Lancashire Constabulary’s Fleet Department require Accident/Collision and Vehicle Mechanical Repair Service to repair and maintain vehicles. The Authority is seeking to procure the services of between 5 and 8 suppliers to provide a broad range of repairs to Police Vehicles, to support our Vehicle Maintenance Strategies over a 2 year period, with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The existing Lancashire Constabulary Vehicle Repairs Service Framework Agreement is due to expire 30th September 2027. The Constabulary will be replacing this with a new framework, estimated to start on 1st October 2027. The estimated spend for the replacement framework will be in the region of £4 million. Suppliers will need to be located within a 60-mile radius (via Google Maps) to our Headquarters site (PR4 5SB). This will enable site visits for vehicle inspections and face to face contract management to take place at a location based within a distance that would not add unnecessary costs or delay to the service. This criterion is also essential to meet carbon reduction and net zero targets, in addition to our obligation to reduce contract costs. Suppliers outside of the specified radius are permitted to set up/utilise appropriate subcontracting arrangements within the radius. This can include the location and use of suitable sub-contractors who may be able to carry out this service on behalf of the supplier. All vehicle repairs shall be completed strictly in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's latest repair methods, technical bulletins, approved repair procedures and specifications current at the time of repair. Under no circumstances shall repair methods be used that deviate from manufacturer-approved processes unless written approval is obtained from the Lancashire Consta…

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Getting the documents

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Procedure: Open procedure (Open: anyone can bid, in one stage). Published 3 Nov 2026.

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