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Vehicle Recovery Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE

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24 Jan 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority, in conjunction with Greater Manchester Police, has tendered a contract titled "Vehicle Recovery Services" under the industry category of Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles. The contract covers the Greater Manchester area in the North West of the United Kingdom and involves services for light and heavy vehicle recovery. This open procedure procurement, valued at £15,000,000, began its contract period on 1st December 2024 and will end on 30th November 2029. The contract includes various Lots to cover different geographical areas within Greater Manchester, and jobs will be evenly allocated among multiple operators starting with the highest scoring bidders.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle recovery services, particularly those holding relevant operator licences and accreditations, and having strong Health and Safety policies. It is well-suited for large-scale recovery operators who can manage both light and heavy vehicle recovery within the specified region. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process accommodates them, thereby providing an avenue for business growth and expansion within the recovery services sector. Successful bidders include Birch Lane Garage, Charles Wilson Auto Engineers, FAM Commercials, Motor Move (UK) Ltd, Hough Green Garage Ltd, and The Mansfield Group.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Recovery Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Police have an obligation to ensure the free passageway of the highways and the physical removal of those vehicles where there is a likelihood of danger or obstruction to other road users. Legislation empowers the Police to remove or arrange for the removal of vehicles which are abandoned, damaged, causing obstruction or danger as well as those that are suspected stolen. Invariably, Recovery Operators are called upon to assist the Police in the recovery, storage and final disposal of these vehicles. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is tendering to appoint operators to deliver light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area. The contract period will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years on a 1 + 1 + 1 option. To be considered for award of a contract Recovery Operators must have in place the relevant operator licences, accreditations and Health and Safety policies. The contract will also be broken down into various Lots to cover a variety of geographical areas in Greater Manchester. Where there are multiple operators awarded to any of the lots, jobs will be allocated evenly on a pro-rota basis starting with the highest scoring bidders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708733a8-372b-4f20-ad17-ffda4abf4e5c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M11 2NS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Clayton & Openshaw
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BIRCH LANE GARAGE

CHARLES WILSON AUTO ENGINEERS

FAM COMMERCIALS

HOUGH GREEN GARAGE

MOTOR MOVE (UK

THE MANSFIELD GROUP

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