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Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract incorporating Recovery of Light Vehicles

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2022 at 13:59

Award

11 Mar 2022 at 10:27

Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is seeking to award a contract titled "Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract incorporating Recovery of Light Vehicles" to provide 24/7 light vehicle recovery services and additional operational support at the Tamar Bridge and Saltash Tunnel. This contract is set for an initial period of four years, starting on 1st January 2022 and running until 31st December 2025, with two possible one-year extensions. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 27th September 2021. The total contract value is £1,350,000, and it falls under the breakdown and recovery services classification within the services category, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the vehicle recovery and operational support sector, particularly those capable of mobilising resources quickly and efficiently. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vehicle recovery, traffic management, and related services would be particularly well-positioned to compete, given the emphasis on quality service provision and safety standards. Companies with expertise in emergency response and operational logistics could also benefit from engaging with this contract, fostering business growth and expanding service capabilities in a critical infrastructure environment.

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Notice Title

Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract incorporating Recovery of Light Vehicles

Notice Description

The main intention of this proposed 4 year contract, with the option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month periods, is to ensure suitable service provision of a 24/7 availability light vehicle recovery service to limit disruption to traffic flow due to breakdowns on the four vehicle lanes over the Tamar Bridge and also in the adjacent Saltash Tunnel. The Service also requires other business critical and routine duties and activities as stated in the Scope and broad outline specification below: Primary duty: Light Vehicle Recovery * Provision of all staff, plant, equipment and insurances to carry out light vehicle recovery (up to 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight) and traffic management for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to ensure timely and safe recovery of vehicles to minimise hazards and disruption to users enabling the restoration of normal traffic flow in the shortest possible timescale. Ancillary duties: Operational support staff will also be required to undertake other activities and duties including but not restricted to the following. Business critical: * De-icing of South Cantilever Lane/Footpaths/Car Parks * Ensuring security of all buildings/offices within Tamar Bridge areas of jurisdiction * Start up/close down of Emergency Supply Generator * A roving resource providing support in dealing with emergencies or to investigate other causes for concern particularly during the late evening and early morning when Tamar Bridge staffing levels are at a minimum. Routine: * Transfer of Abnormal Load Crossing Receipts to Toll Plaza * Enforcement of 2 hour maximum parking in bridge car park * Removal of litter/debris from bridge grounds * Transfer of recycling materials to contractors Required skills All Operational Support Staff will have received training in vehicle recovery safety procedures from a recognized organisation such as the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) that works alongside the Road Assistance and Vehicle Recovery Sector, Health and Safety Executive and the Highways Agency to focus on the reduction of roadside injuries and fatalities through training and procedures. For each recovery the traffic management set up and take down works will be in accordance with the Department for Transport /Highways Agency Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations to Chapter 8 - Part 2: Operations. Location: Tamar Bridge Operational Support staff will be based in the Tamar Bridge Main Administration Office situated on the Plymouth side of the river Tamar and will have access to all welfare facilities. The full invitation to Tender and supporting tender documentation can be accessed via the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk website and/or on the Proactis E-Procurement Portal, under the project reference DN538761 with the title Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract incorporating Recovery of Light Vehicles.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f2d34d1f-1422-451d-9199-c763c37f5829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bc5cfa-8ef4-43ce-869f-89567dae1322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,670,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TONKIN RECOVERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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