Tender Summary

Provision of Vehicle Repairs and Recovery for Avon Fire Authority

Buying Organisation

Avon Fire & Rescue Service

Contract Value

£25,000 to £250,000

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs

Yes

Tender 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.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Breakdown vehicles (CPV 34144220)
Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment (CPV 50100000)
Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment (CPV 50110000)
Vehicle-fleet management services (CPV 50111100)
Vehicle-fleet-support services (CPV 50111110)
Body-repair services for vehicles (CPV 50112110)
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle brakes and brake parts (CPV 50116200)
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle gearboxes (CPV 50116300)
Repair and maintenance services of vehicle transmissions (CPV 50116400)
Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services (CPV 50117000)
Breakdown and recovery services for cars (CPV 50118100)
Vehicle towing-away services (CPV 50118110)
Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles (CPV 50118200)
Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles (CPV 50118400)

Region

South West (UKK)

Buyer Information