Planning

EF0108 Framework agreement

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

08 May 2026 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes, is in the planning stage of establishing a framework agreement for vehicle recovery services for its extensive fleet, comprising over 1000 vehicles and plant, which includes both light and heavy vehicles up to 44 tonnes. The procurement process is governed by the legal basis CELEX:32014L0024, focusing on breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles, under the CPV code 50118200. The contract is anticipated to span a period of three years with the possibility of extending for an additional 12 months. Businesses interested in this opportunity should note the future notice date of 18th June 2026, with the provision available across the UKM72 region.

The tender offers significant growth potential for companies specialising in vehicle recovery services, as it covers a broad fleet requiring rapid response capabilities. Enterprises with expertise in handling both light and heavy commercial vehicle recovery are ideally positioned to bid for this project. Ensuring that recovery operations are efficient and reliable can be a critical differentiator. Companies that can offer competitive services aligned with the needs of Fife Council's large and diverse fleet will find this tender an attractive opportunity to be involved with a major regional authority's logistics operations.

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Notice Title

EF0108 Framework agreement

Notice Description

Fife Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of vehicle recovery services for its fleet of vehicles and plant. The fleet comprises over 1000 vehicles and plant, and includes light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles up to 44 tonnes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the provision of vehicle recovery services for its fleet of vehicles and plant. The fleet comprises over 1000 vehicles and plant, and includes light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles up to 44 tonnes. The contract is anticipated to run for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 12 month period Additional information: A tender information document has been attached to this notice to assist with the tendering process

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06940c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042229-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

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