Planning

Recovery, storage and disposal of seized vehicles - EOI

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

29 May 2018 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency is planning a procurement process titled "Recovery, storage and disposal of seized vehicles - EOI" under the industry category of breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles. This tender is centrally focused on providing managed services for the recovery, storage, and disposal of seized vehicles across England. The engagement phase for interested suppliers is set to take place in June 2018, with tender documentation to be published in late July 2018. The intended contract commencement date is 3rd January 2019, lasting until 2nd January 2024. Interested suppliers must register on the Defra e-tendering portal by 5pm on 8th June 2018 to participate in the engagement call and prepare for the official tender submission.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle recovery, storage, and disposal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) are particularly encouraged to compete. Companies that can demonstrate capacity and compliance with current legislation regarding the handling of seized property will be well-positioned to bid. Leveraging strong partnerships and proven expertise in managing logistics across multiple regions will enhance the chances of success in securing this contract.

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Notice Title

Recovery, storage and disposal of seized vehicles - EOI

Notice Description

The Environment Agency has the power to retain seized vehicles under the Control of Waste (Dealing with Seized Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 and Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 1975. These provisions allow an authorised Environment Agency officer to seize a vehicle and its contents. We are seeking a contractor to provide recovery, secure storage and disposal services. We are looking for a single contractor to provide a managed service across England which will give us a single point of contact in respect of seized property, mainly vehicles, in accordance with current legislation. Most seizures occur in the presence of the Police. A short term pilot contract is currently in place for this requirement and we are seeking to re-tender a replacement arrangement when this contract expires in January 2019. Further information on this requirement is available from our e-tendering portal. In the first instance, we would like to gauge the market's level of interest in our requirement and we are also planning to conduct an engagement phase with interested suppliers during the month of June 2018. We are planning to publish our tender documentation from late July 2018, with contract award from late October 2018. If your organisation is interested in bidding for this requirement and participating in an engagement phone call, please register your interest on our e-tendering portal by 5pm on 8 June 2018. The web address for this portal is detailed below. Additional information: Supplier instructions to access further information on this requirement and submit an expression of interest: 1) Register your organisation on the Defra e-tendering portal, if not already registered. The web address is https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box 3. Responding to the PQQ (EOI) - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online and offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the e-Tendering help desk. Right to Cancel: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to discontinue the procurement process at any time, which shall include the right not to award a framework or contract, and does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender, or any tender received, and reserves the right to award the framework or contract in part, or to call for new tenders should it consider this necessary. The Contracting Authority shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidate or tenderer in connection with the completion and return of the information requested in this Future Opportunity Notice, or in the completion or submission of any subsequent tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-95959976-9314-4ac7-be21-036f3255aae3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3c902d8-0023-4ef7-85bf-1c75821d0382
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Brooke Engel
Contact Email
brooke.engel@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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