Scope
Reference
Project_19742
Description
This is notice of an opportunity to provide assistance to Border Force officers in providing technical examination to commercial freight vehicles; passenger vehicles including coaches and private light goods vehicles; and heavy duty machinery carried/transported by a vehicle.
The Supplier will have access to a network of technicians with the skills, knowledge and equipment to deal with a wide range of vehicle makes and models.
The Supplier will be required to examine, disassemble and reassemble, remove and refit vehicle components such as, refrigeration units, tyres, fuel tanks, axles, computerised systems, as well as any other works as agreed between the Buyer and Supplier.
The service will be required to be delivered anywhere in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Juxtaposed controls in Coquelles (France).
The Buyer does not guarantee future demand for this requirement. For information purposes, the ports which may utilise this service, include but are not limited to:
• Dover
• Liverpool
• Plymouth
• Poole
• Gatwick
• Killingholme
• Bristol
• Cardiff
• Immingham
• Liverpool
• Felixstowe
The contract will be required to be in place by 1 June 2026.
The Buyer intends to establish a contract for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for one additional year period (3+1), subject to ongoing requirements and satisfactory performance for the services.
The Buyer is using Jaggaer for this procurement which means the Tender is available only in electronic form.
https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) can be viewed from the login page by anyone.
However, you need to register and login to express interest and participate in the ITT. Bidders are required to complete the Technical and Commercial Envelopes.
To Prepare and Submit ITT Response. Supplier responses can be configured within JAGGAER, to do so:
Navigate to Sourcing > ITT.
Select from the sub-menu items:
- ITTs Open to All Suppliers
The successful Bidder will be the one who submits a complete and compliant bid that offers the highest overall score from the evaluation process.
The timeline for this ITT:
1. 1200hrs, 6 March 2026 - deadline for clarification submission to the Buyer.
2. 1200hrs, 13 March 2026 - Deadline for submission of Tenders
3. From 16 March 2026 - evaluation/moderation.
4. (On or around) w/c 17 April 2026 - contract award.
5. 1 June 2026 - Contract Start; and
6. 31 May 2029 - Contract End.
The tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
Total value (estimated)
- £66,000 excluding VAT
- £80,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- Possible extension to 31 May 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer may extend the Contract for one period of up to 12 Months. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extension period.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 March 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The Buyer is using Jaggaer for this procurement which means the Tender is available
only in electronic form. https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The successful Bidder will be the one who obtains the best overall score from the
evaluation process
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Home Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGC-6513-PQLZ
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government