Planning

Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 18:42

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council, a sub-central government authority, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically vehicle towing-away services (CPV: 50118110). The contract aims to facilitate towing services to support highway maintenance works, with a focus on prompt vehicle removal within 2 hours as required. Interested parties can submit tenders via ProContract, with the submission deadline set for 16th February 2026 at 12:00 noon. Queries can be submitted until 9th February 2026, and the award is anticipated by 17th March 2026. The contract, valued at £1,200,000 in total, is planned to commence on 8th April 2026 and run through to 7th April 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in vehicle towing services. The open procurement procedure supports fair competition and is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their public sector engagements. The awarding criteria place a significant emphasis on price (60%), quality (23%), and social value (17%), providing a balanced opportunity for companies that excel in these areas. Such enterprises can leverage their service efficiency and quality to secure a pivotal role in this public service contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031

Notice Description

This contract is for the towing and removal of vehicles from street to street to undertake highway maintenance works. The requirement may involve the removal of the vehicle within 2 hours and tow-way truck to be made available for the day of highway maintenance work to carry out the necessary service as required by the council's representative.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060712
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003656-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 20264 weeks to go
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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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