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Vehicle Maintenance

University of Exeter · Education

In brief

University of Exeter is looking for suppliers for vehicle and fleet work (South West).

The estimated value is £40,300 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 8 December 2026.

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

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
4pm, Thursday 12 November 2026
Bids by
midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 14 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The University of Exeter requires routine and ad hoc servicing and maintenance of university owned vehicles. This requirement is to cover approximately 15 vehicles across our Exeter sites (Streatham and St Lukes Campus) however this figure may increase or decrease during the life of the contract. The anticipated service provisions will include all routine, planned maintenance and servicing to the manufacturer’s specification, annual MOT testing, and emergency breakdown callouts. The contract length will be for three years with the option to extend for one additional year. The Supplier must have an established operational presence within Devon and operate a suitably equipped vehicle maintenance workshop capable of supporting the University's fleet. The Supplier must be able to provide timely vehicle collection, servicing, repair and return services to the University's Exeter campuses, including short notice and urgent requirements where necessary.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. 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.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
  4. Send clarification questions before 4pm, Thursday 12 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 17 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104036-2026

About the buyer

University of ExeterLast 12 months

Procurements

299

Awards

153

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From notice 104036-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 3 November 2026.