Tender

Collection, storage, release, and disposal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 11:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is currently in the tender stage for the procurement process titled "Collection, storage, release, and disposal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles." This initiative falls under the services category and pertains to automobile emergency road services and vehicle demolition services in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open competition, specifically below threshold, with a tender period ending on 20th April 2026. The procurement focuses on addressing issues related to the collection, storage, and appropriate disposal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles in the Cambridge area.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in vehicle recovery, waste management, and automotive services. The contract is slated to begin on 5th May 2026, with a contract period lasting until 4th May 2028, and includes a potential renewal for an additional year. Given its focus on quality (70%) over price (30%), businesses with robust service delivery capabilities and a thorough understanding of regulatory compliance in vehicle disposal will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Collection, storage, release, and disposal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council seek to establish a service for: * The collection, storage, and disposal/destruction of abandoned vehicles, including but not limited to, motor vehicles, motorcycles caravans, trailers, their contents and / or associated debris (including liquid spills) and any of their parts that are associated with the abandoned vehicles. * The collection, storage, and disposal/destruction of untaxed vehicles

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06765d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028442-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50118000 - Automobile emergency road services

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 4 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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