Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 16/08/2021

External Reference: 2021-558237

FTS Reference: 2021-016149

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
N/A
Police Headquarters, Middlemoor
Exeter
EX2 7HQ
UK
Contact person: Vicky Turner-Roope
Telephone: +44 01275000000
NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38690&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Vehicle Body Work Repairs
Reference number:  61
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

50000000  -  Repair and maintenance services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

The South West Police Procurement Service is seeking Contractors to provide a vehicle accident repair service for the fleet vehicles of Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire Police Forces (the Customer). Coverage is required for the entirety of these Force areas and any resulting contract will be awarded to more than one Contractor.
The Customers fleet totals approx. 4000 vehicles across the five Forces; cars and panel vans, motorcycles, larger goods vehicles, and passenger vehicles.
Services required include, but not limited to, accident impact damage repairs to body panels and associated mechanical parts, paintwork respraying, smart repairs, corrosion damage repair work, application of vehicle livery.
The Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. We would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase, prior to the tender opportunity. Please email the Procurement team listed for more information.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 5500000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:  
The Customer reserves the right to appoint more than one contractor to service each vehicle group. In the event of this happening, clear lines of division between each contractors’ area of responsibility will be set out by the Customer prior to commencement of the contract.
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Vehicle Body Work Repairs
Lot No:  1
II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

50100000  -  Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKK -  SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Main site or place of performance:  
Regional
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The South West Police Procurement Service is seeking Contractors to provide a vehicle accident repair service for the fleet vehicles of Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire Police Forces (the Customer). Coverage is required for the entirety of these Force areas and any resulting contract will be awarded to more than one Contractor.
The Customers fleet totals approx. 4000 vehicles across the five Forces; cars and panel vans, motorcycles, larger goods vehicles, and passenger vehicles.
Services required include, but not limited to, accident impact damage repairs to body panels and associated mechanical parts, paintwork respraying, smart repairs, corrosion damage repair work, application of vehicle livery.
The Prior Information Notice is to alert the market of the requirement. We would like to hear from you as part of our market engagement phase, prior to the tender opportunity. Please email the Procurement team listed for more information.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

27/09/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information