Open28 days left · closes midday, Monday 26 October 2026

Vehicle and Plant Accident Repairs

In brief

Bristol City Council is looking for suppliers for vehicle and fleet work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £375,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 January 2027.

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

Bids close at midday, Monday 26 October 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Price 40% · Quality 46% · Social Value 14%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 19 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Bristol City Councils Fleet Services Team currently seek an accident and repair service for all BCC fleet and hire vehicles and plant. Vehicles up to 10 Tonne (incl. Horticulture Equipment and Plant). Tender documents can be found by registering your interest on ProContract. https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 28 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £375,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

11 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 086227-2026

About the buyer

Bristol City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

440

Awards

293

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

Macpherson & Colburn Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from Bristol City Council

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From notice 086227-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.