Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0c-93bb-701a-ae6c-4bd30489028b/corporate-vehicle-body-repair-framework awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Corporate Vehicle Body Repair Framework [Dorset County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/dorset-county-council) Estimated value £1,000,000 Published 19 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 27 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement with suitable contractors with a local presence to provide a corporate vehicle body repair service, including the option of insurance repairs to both corporate vehicles and third party vehicles. The purpose of the Framework is to appoint Contractors who will ensure that corporate and third party vehicle body repairs are carried out in a timely manner and conform to all current Health and Safety requirements and to minimise the cost of repair, transportation costs and waste. The Framework will provide a fully comprehensive service for vehicle body repairs and a repair network across Dorset for a wide variety of vehicle types. The users of the Framework will be Dorset County Council (including Dorset Highways Organisation (DHO) who will be the contracting party to the Framework Agreement, and Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP)) and Dorset Fire & Rescue Service (DF&RS) The successful Contractors will be responsible for establishing a safe, effective and efficient bodywork repair network that provides the Council with a comprehensive service across the whole of Dorset. This may take the form of Contractors with an established sub-contractor base. Additional information: The Framework Agreement is to be split between the following Lots: Lot number / name Vehicle Size Supplier repair base required in: 1 Small/Medium vehicles (West) Up to 7.5 tonnes West Dorset 2 Small/Medium vehicles (East) Up to 7.5 tonnes East Dorset 3 Large vehicles (West) 7.5 tonnes and over West Dorset 4 Large vehicles (East) 7.5 tonnes and over East Dorset 5 Small/Medium/Large vehicles All North Dorset/Wiltshire for D&WF&RS Tenderers may tender for a single Lot, multiple Lots or all Lots. Only one (1) supplier will be awarded per Lot. Read full description ## CPV classification Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3bd1796d-3bc8-4e47-affc-c4fb350ec8db) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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