Tender

Recovery of Vehicles

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is initiating a tender process titled "Recovery of Vehicles," focusing on breakdown and recovery services for various motor vehicles within Leeds, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services category and uses an open procedure to engage potential suppliers. Interested parties have until 16th March 2026 at noon to submit their proposals, with the enquiry period ending on 6th March 2026 at 5 PM. The contract, valued at £300,000 with a gross amount of £360,000, is slated to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until 31st May 2030, with an option for a 24-month extension. Key opportunities exist for SMEs that can meet technical qualifications and competitive pricing criteria.

This tender offers significant business expansion opportunities for firms specialising in vehicle recovery services. Companies offering quality, reliable services at competitive prices have the chance to secure a long-term contract with a major public authority. With Leeds City Council's large fleet requiring frequent recovery services, this contract is particularly suited for businesses adept in handling various types of vehicles, including refuse collection vehicles and agricultural ones. The open tender process invites wide-ranging participation, encouraging innovation and efficiency while providing stability to successful bidders. The emphasis on quality and price presents unique opportunities for businesses ready to provide high-standard recovery solutions.

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Notice Title

Recovery of Vehicles

Notice Description

Leeds City Council operates a diverse service critical fleet of around 1300 vehicles incorporating a fleet of around 90 refuse collection vehicles and specialist agricultural vehicles and equipment. This Contract is for the recovery of Council vehicles that have become non-operational (through break down) and require recovery and delivery back to the Leeds City Council Fleet Services workshop, or to any alternative location when requested by the Council. Previous market engagement notice for this tender can be found here - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072066-2025?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to 24 months extension period available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013305-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-02-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

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