Vehicle Body Repair
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria · Police and fire
In brief
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Cumbria awarded vehicle and fleet work to Thompson Accident Repair Centre Limited and Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited on 4 September 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £500,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 October 2026.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Major Accident Repairs: 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 What this lot coversStructural and chassis repair, minor mechanical repairs, commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles. | Vehicles and fleet | £200,000 |
| Minor Accident Repair 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029 What this lot coversNon-structural panel work and paint work, minor mechanical repairs, commissioning and decommissioning of vehicles | Vehicles and fleet | £300,000 |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Accident Repair Centre Limited (SME) | Major Accident Repairs:, Minor Accident Repair | £475,000 | Awarded 30 July 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030 |
| Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited (SME) 5 bids received | Minor Accident Repair | £175,000 | Awarded 30 July 2026 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2030 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 032868-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 054937-2026
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 072423-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 083996-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
20Awards
17Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet
- Smarter Cars (Ulverston) Limited1 contract
- Thompson Accident Repair Centre Limited1 contract
Similar open tenders
All open vehicle and fleet tenders- £29.9mestimated
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- £1.06bnframework ceiling
- £510kestimated
- £375kestimated
From notice 032868-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 April 2026, last updated 4 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.