Tender

CO6095 Removal of Nuisance Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles

TOWER HAMLETS

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is currently in the tender stage for a procurement contract titled "CO6095 Removal of Nuisance Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles." This contract seeks services related to the removal, storage, and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of parking regulations. It comprises two lots: one for abandoned vehicles and another for those violating traffic rules. The contract falls under the services category and is governed by an open procurement procedure. The contract value is £2,750,000, with a gross amount of £3,300,000. Interested parties must be aware of key deadlines, including the enquiry period ending on 16th March 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 23rd March 2026. The contract is slated to commence on 1st May 2026, with possible renewal options extending the period up to five years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms in support services for land transport. It emphasises cost, quality, and social value as critical award criteria, lending a competitive edge to businesses with a proven ability to provide high-quality service at reasonable cost. Small and medium enterprises are encouraged to apply, highlighting the opportunity for smaller businesses to expand their footprint in the public sector. With the anticipated impact on improved recovery and deterrence, companies skilled in vehicle recovery and storage can efficiently engage with and fulfil the council’s strategic environmental goals, thereby building lasting partnerships. The electronic submission is allowed, facilitating a streamlined application process via the London Tender Portal.

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Notice Title

CO6095 Removal of Nuisance Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles

Notice Description

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to procure a contract for the removal of nuisance vehicles which will allow the council to fulfil it's obligations of removing vehicles parked in contravention of parking regulations. This new contract will be limited to removal vehicle services and will not impact on other types of enforcement Including the Issuing of PCN's. This project If successfully Implemented and awarded may lead to Improved recovery and deterrence. This contract will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1: The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles Lot 2: The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of traffic regulations

Lot Information

The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles

This project If successfully Implemented and awarded may lead to Improved recovery and deterrence. The tendering of this contract Is contained within the Parking Service Plan and the process forms part of the process of Parking & Mobility Services achieving the Council's Transport Strategic Environmental Policy.

Renewal: The Contract Period is initially for a period of 3 years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.

the provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of traffic regulations

The project Is to tender a new combat for the removal of nuisance vehicles as the current contract Is in Its final year, this contract for the removal of nuisance vehicles will allow the council to fulfil Its obligations of removing vehicles parked in contravention of parking regulations. This new contract will be limited to removal vehicle services and will not impact on other types of enforcement Including the Issuing of PCN's. This project If successfully Implemented and awarded may lead to Improved recovery and deterrence. The tendering of this contract Is contained within the Parking Service Plan and the process forms part of the process of Parking & Mobility Services achieving the Council's Transport Strategic Environmental Policy.

Renewal: The Contract Period is initially for a period of 3 years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065513
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013916-2026
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63710000 - Support services for land transport

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 1 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-01-16

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E1 1BJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Whitechapel
Westminster Constituency
Bethnal Green and Stepney

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