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

Cambridge City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jul 2026 at 14:23

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

14 Apr 2026 at 10:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 11:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council procured vehicle recovery and disposal services. The requirement covers collecting, storing, releasing and disposing of or destroying abandoned and untaxed vehicles. This includes cars, motorcycles, caravans and trailers, together with their contents, associated debris, liquid spills and vehicle parts. The service is classified as automobile emergency road services and vehicle demolition services (CPV 50118000 and 50190000). Cambridge City Council is the public sector buyer. Delivery is across the United Kingdom. The work is relevant to operators with secure vehicle storage, recovery and transport facilities, processes for handling abandoned and untaxed vehicles, and the ability to release vehicles where authorised or arrange compliant disposal or destruction. It also suits businesses able to manage associated waste, debris and vehicle components as part of one service.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following a below-threshold open competition. It had one lot, assessed on 70% quality and 30% price, and received four final bids. The tender deadline was 15 May 2026 at 12:00, after being extended from 20 April 2026; enquiries closed on 8 May 2026 at 12:00. The estimated lot value was £60,000 excluding VAT (£72,000 including VAT). The contract was awarded on 26 June 2026 to CAMBRIDGE CAR SOLUTIONS LIMITED. The published award value is £0. The awarded contract period runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2028, with a maximum extension date of 30 July 2029. Renewal or continuation of services is provided for.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for a combined vehicle recovery, storage, release and disposal service from Cambridge City Council, with four suppliers competing in the final stage. A credible future supplier would need to coordinate the full operational chain rather than provide only vehicle transport or demolition. Important capabilities include responding to abandoned and untaxed vehicle cases, collecting varied vehicle types, maintaining secure storage, handling authorised releases, and arranging disposal or destruction. The service also extends to contents, debris, liquid spills and associated parts, so appropriate waste-handling controls and safe operating procedures would be relevant. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating that an SME with sufficient local operating capacity, reliable logistics and demonstrable service quality could compete effectively.

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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/070824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE CAR SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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