Tender

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

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
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27 Mar 2026 at 11:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is actively seeking to engage in a tender process concerning the collection, storage, release, and disposal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region coded as UKH12. This opportunity falls under the services category, particularly related to automobile emergency road services and vehicle demolition. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, meaning various service providers can participate. The tender period now concludes on 15 May 2026, with inquiries being accepted until 8 May 2026. Prospective contractors may oversee operations starting from 1 June 2026, potentially extending to June 2029, including a renewal option.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery, disposal services, and emergency road services. Firms with capabilities in managing abandoned and untaxed vehicle logistics will find this tender particularly aligning with their expertise. As the contract supports SMEs, smaller enterprises with local expertise stand a reasonable chance against larger competition under the criteria of 70% quality and 30% price. This engagement could bolster market presence and provide a stable revenue stream throughout the contract period.

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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/033592-2026
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
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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