Published date: 21 February 2022

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 March 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Breakdown vehicles - 34144220

  • Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment - 50100000

  • Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment - 50110000

    • Vehicle-fleet management services - 50111100

    • Vehicle-fleet-support services - 50111110

    • Body-repair services for vehicles - 50112110

    • Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts - 50116200

    • Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes - 50116300

    • Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions - 50116400

    • Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services - 50117000

    • Breakdown and recovery services for cars - 50118100

    • Vehicle towing-away services - 50118110

    • Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles - 50118200

    • Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles - 50118400

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£25,000 to £250,000

Procurement reference

20220221140111-30508

Published date

21 February 2022

Closing date

31 March 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

13 May 2022

Contract end date

12 May 2027

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Avon Fire Authority is seeking support for the in-house maintenance facility for their vehicle repairs and recovery. The contract will cover circa 140 vehicles.

It has been determined that the overall requirement will be broken down into the following lots:

Lot 1 - Vehicle Maintenance support, repairs or modifications as defined by the Authority

• Vehicle Accident Repairs
• Repair jigs and associated equipment
• Hoist / Lifts
• Pullers and Presses
• Spray booths (compliance with current environmental regulations)
• Colour mixing provisions
• Alignment provision
• Modification of lockers
• Fabrication, Bodywork and Stowage provision
• External modification as upgraded bumpers or winch fitting
• Service & Repairs
• Collection and Delivery Service
• All other works considered appropriate by the Authority and the Contractor

Lot 2 - Vehicle Recovery (cars, vans and commercial vehicles up to 7.5T GVW, including hybrids and full-electric power)

• Accident recovery from the Authority premises
• Road side accident recovery at all levels
• Vehicle breakdown nationally
• Disabled vehicle movement as requested by the Authority

The Authority wants to secure the following outcomes from this tender:

• A commitment to the delivery of financial savings through contract innovations and mutually beneficial cost saving initiatives
• Improvements in vehicle repair & recovery times
• Warranty repair work undertaken to manufacturer's standards
• Full use of technology
• The confidence of a partner working to or towards BS 10125 or any other up to date relevant standards.

Bidders will be able to bid for either one or both Lots. The Authority will reserve the right to award a single Lot or both Lots to a Contractor.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Alex Mainstone

Address

Valley Road, Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8JJ
ENG

Telephone

+44 1179262061

Email

Alex.Mainstone@avonfire.gov.uk

Website

www.avonfire.gov.uk