Tender

Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Jan 2026 at 13:47

Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is inviting tenders for a services contract titled "Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031", under the open procurement method. This project falls within the vehicle towing-away services industry category and aims to facilitate the maintenance of highways by removing vehicles from streets when necessary. The process is presently in the tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline of 18th February 2026, and the contract is expected to run from 8th April 2026 to 7th April 2031. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,200,000. The work is to be carried out within the region of Bristol, UKK11. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically, and enquires can be addressed to the procurement team at Bristol City Council.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in the vehicle towing and logistics sectors to expand their portfolio by partnering with a major public authority. The contract offers substantial financial potential with a focus on price, quality, and social value. Companies with the ability to quickly mobilise towing resources and carry out efficient vehicle relocation services are ideal contenders. With the emphasis on quality and social value in the award criteria, businesses that demonstrate strong compliance, along with robust community engagement, can leverage this tender to advance their growth and establish a strong presence within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031

Notice Description

The Highway Services Department has a duty to maintain all highways maintainable at public expense within the city boundaries. To undertake these duties, vehicles may need to be removed from one street to another street nearby. This requirement involves the removal of vehicle(s) within 2 hours, or for a tow-truck to be made available for a period of time to carry out the necessary service as required by the Council's representative.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004841-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 7 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

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

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