Body-repair services for vehicles

Tender description

West Midlands Police (the Authority) requires a group of bodyshops to provide a rapid accident repair service for the whole fleet including marked and unmarked vehicles. The West Midlands Police area consists of seven Councils of Birmingham: Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The Authority operates one central workshop as follows: Unit 3 Logistics Centre, Elliot Way, Perry Barr, B6 7AP. The Authority currently has a fleet of approximately 1 520 vehicles which is made up of all makes and models. Inspections regarding the repair of vehicles are carried out by the Authority’s approved assessor, who must be contacted where any repairs are expected to be over the amount of GBP 2 000 (excluding VAT). The Authority will award to 10 contractors, with work allocated by the fleet services department. The contract shall be for an initial period of 3 years commencing on 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2024 with an option to extend up to 24 months. West Midlands Police (the Authority) requires a group of bodyshops to provide a rapid accident repair service for the whole fleet including marked and unmarked vehicles. The West Midlands Police area consists of seven Councils of Birmingham: Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The Authority operates one central workshop as follows: Unit 3 Logistics Centre, Elliot Way, Perry Barr, B6 7AP. The workshop is located outside of the Clean Air Zone, (please note bidders are responsible for any charges should you have to travel through the clean air zone for any reason) The Authority currently has a fleet of approximately 1 520 vehicles which is made up of all makes and models. Inspections regarding the repair of vehicles are carried out by the Authority’s approved assessor, who must be contacted where any repairs are expected to be over the amount of GBP 2 000 (excluding VAT). The Authority will award to 10 contractors, with work allocated by the Fleet Services department. The contract shall be for an initial period of 2 years commencing on 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2023 with an option to extend up to 36 months.