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AwardedAwarded 10 July 2026

Framework for the provision of Vehicle Bodywork Repairs

Leeds City Council · Local authority

In brief

Leeds City Council awarded vehicle and fleet work to Archbold Carshop Limited and Pelican Engineering Company on 10 July 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £800,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 August 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The Council operates a diverse, service critical fleet of around 1300 vehicles, incorporating a fleet of refuse collection vehicles, passenger transport vehicles, cars and vans amongst many others. This tender is designed to establish a framework for the repair of bodywork for these vehicles as and when required by the Council. Contractors appointed to the framework will be undertaking bodywork repairs to vehicles which are required to perform some of the most critical services on behalf of the Council. This includes, but is not limited to, the collection of household waste and the transportation of vulnerable customers. As a result, it is expected that any Contractor appointed will undertake work with the utmost care and skill whilst performing the Services required by the Contract Manager.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Archbold Carshop Limited (SME)
Pelican Engineering Company (SME)		—
1 August 2026 to 30 June 2030

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 011431-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 040544-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 066608-2026

About the buyer

Leeds City CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 011431-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 9 February 2026, last updated 15 July 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.