Award

Vehicle Salvage

THE POLICE, FIRE, AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX, THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR KENT, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK

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Award

15 Aug 2025 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire, and Crime Commissioner for Essex, along with the Police and Crime Commissioners for Kent, Norfolk, and Suffolk, have completed a procurement process for the disposal and auction of end-of-life vehicles, classified under CPV codes 34100000 (Motor vehicles) and 79342400 (Auction services). This contract has been divided into two lots and awarded to Brightwells Ltd for Lot 1 and to John Pye & Sons Limited and Synetiq Limited for Lot 2, under the BlueLight Commercial framework BLC-FLEET-0017. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2029 in the East of England, with initial contracts commencing on 15th June 2025 for Norfolk and Suffolk, 14th July for Kent, and August 2025 for Essex. The contracts have a value of £3,750,000, with the initial term ending on 15th June 2027, and two optional one-year extensions available.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle salvage, auction services, and recycling. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria that favour these enterprises. The specific focus on auction and processing services for end-of-life vehicles, along with the purchase of recycled and graded parts, paves the way for companies with expertise in these areas to expand their market presence. The geographical focus on the East of England offers region-specific growth potential for businesses aiming to establish or strengthen their operations in this area. The established framework agreement ensures a streamlined procurement approach, enabling efficient engagement between suppliers and buyers.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Salvage

Notice Description

This service is for the disposal of end-of-life vehicles and vehicle salvage. The disposal of end of operational life vehicles and vehicle salvage (vehicles that are damaged, including those written off by insurance), this provides a budgeted income for each Force. Award using the BlueLight Commercial framework BLC-FLEET-0017 Framework for the Provision of Auction and Disposal of End-of-Life Vehicles and Items. Lot 1 Auction services of Vehicles, Plant, and other items covers the disposal of end-of-life operational vehicles. Lot 2 Processing Services for End of Life (EOL) Vehicles and purchase of recycled and graded parts from these vehicles covers the disposal of vehicle salvage and the purchase of recycled and graded parts. Lot 1 service awarded to Brightwells Ltd Lot 2 Service awarded to John Pye & Sons Limited and Synetiq Limited. Norfolk and Suffolk contracts start 15/06/2025 Kent contracts start 14/07/2025 Essex lot 1 contract starts 11/08/2025 Essex lot 2 contracts start 18/08/2025 Initial term on all contracts expires 15/06/2027. All contracts have 2 x 1-year optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53f8190e-40b4-48e9-b09d-a6f3731c5c3b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c7f8254-f352-4ae7-aa4d-1543fb11783c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

34114100 - Emergency vehicles

79342400 - Auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE, FIRE, AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR ESSEX, THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS FOR KENT, NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WYMONDHAM
Postcode
NR18 0WW
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
South Wymondham
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BRIGHTWELLS

JOHN PYE AUCTIONS

SYNETIQ IAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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