Vehicle Repairs Service

Framework agreement

Description

Lancashire Constabulary’s Fleet Departmentrequire Accident/Collision and Vehicle MechanicalRepair Service to repair and maintain vehicles. TheAuthority is seeking to procure the services ofbetween 5 and 8 suppliers to provide a broad rangeof repairs to Police Vehicles, to support our VehicleMaintenance Strategies over a 2 year period, withthe option to extend for a further 2 years. The existing Lancashire Constabulary VehicleRepairs Service Framework Agreement is due toexpire 30th September 2027. The Constabulary will be replacing this with a new framework, estimatedto start on 1st October 2027. The estimated spend for the replacementframework will be in the region of £4 million. Suppliers will need to be located within a 60-mileradius (via Google Maps) to our Headquarters site(PR4 5SB). This will enable site visits for vehicleinspections and face to face contract managementto take place at a location based within a distancethat would not add unnecessary costs or delay to the service. This criterion is also essential to meet carbonreduction and net zero targets, in addition to ourobligation to reduce contract costs. Suppliers outside of the specified radius arepermitted to set up/utilise appropriatesubcontracting arrangements within the radius. Thiscan include the location and use of suitable sub-contractors who may be able to carry out thisservice on behalf of the supplier. All vehicle repairs shall be completed strictly inaccordance with the vehicle manufacturer's latestrepair methods, technical bulletins, approved repairprocedures and specifications current at the time ofrepair. Under no circumstances shall repair methods beused that deviate from manufacturer-approvedprocesses unless written approval is obtained fromthe Lancashire Constabulary. Qualifications that technicians undertaking repairsmust possess include: • ATA Accreditation (or equivalent). • Manufacturer-specific training where available. • Evidence of ongoing CPD and technical updates. Lancashire Constabulary will be conducting Pre-Market Engagement. Please keep an eye out forthe UK2 Notice, and information included on ourexternal websites.

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