Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset Police Authorities are looking to appoint a company (or companies) who can supply us with vehicle spare parts that have been approved by the vehicle manufacturers as being suitable for use in the spare parts after market and where necessary, carry an EU exemption certificate. The named forces currently have approximately 3 700 vehicles in their fleets, serviced by 13 workshops in various different locations.

— It should be noted that these parts will potentially be used in emergency response vehicles therefore Quality of parts will be important to us.

— Currently the region has national framework agreements in place for the supply of new vehicles and spare parts.

— The region will not be using this contract for spare parts for new Vauxhall/Volvo cars purchased under the recently awarded mini competition, against the National Framework, run by Avon and Somerset on behalf of the region, contract reference number SPS0106.

— The intention is that each participating Police Authority will award a contract to one Supplier who will be able to supply the after market spare parts for the region in addition to our national framework agreements.

— Gloucestershire Police Authority is administering this procurement on behalf of the named participating Police Authorities, but not acting as agent.