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Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract incorporating Recovery of Light Vehicles

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

08 Mar 2022 at 12:49

Tender

26 Aug 2021 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract, initiated by Cornwall Council, seeks to engage a contractor for a comprehensive light vehicle recovery service. This four-year contract, with potential extensions of up to two additional twelve-month periods, targets the provision of 24/7 recovery services to minimise traffic disruption caused by vehicle breakdowns on the Tamar Bridge and Saltash Tunnel. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the tender period is currently active, with bids due by 27 September 2021. The relevant industry category falls under breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles, with the contract based in the regions of Truro and Plymouth.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery and operational support services. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in light vehicle recovery, traffic management, and have personnel trained in safety procedures are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses capable of providing ancillary support, such as emergency response and environmental maintenance services, may find this procurement particularly advantageous, as the scope covers both critical and routine duties essential for maintaining smooth operations on the Tamar Bridge.

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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:

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Reporting and contract management expectations The successful contractor will be required to liaise closely with the Tamar Crossings client on all aspects regarding the Operational Support role. Members of the contractor's management team will be required to attend regular meetings with the Tamar Bridge Operations & Health & Safety Managers throughout the duration of the contract and will provide specific data/information to enable the establishment of Key Performance Indicators for the Operational Support role.

Renewal: The Contract is intended to be re-procured after its proposed duration (along with any options to extend if used) has concluded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02da0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006294-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mr James Howarth
Contact Email
james.howarth@cornwall.gov.uk, paul.williams@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872324971

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TONKIN RECOVERY

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