This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jul 2026 at 12:13

Tender

15 May 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council has concluded the "Abandoned Vehicles Contract," which involves services for the collection, storage, and disposal of abandoned vehicles across South Cambridgeshire. The main industry categories for this procurement are vehicle towing-away and demolition services. The contract was awarded to CAMBRIDGE CAR SOLUTIONS LIMITED for a gross total of £48,000. The contract started on 3rd August 2026, running until 2nd August 2029, with potential extensions available for up to two additional years. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, initially launched with a tender notice on 15th May 2026, and the award was made on 30th June 2026.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle collection and disposal services by allowing companies to collaborate with a significant public sector body. Such contracts typically favour enterprises with the necessary capacity to manage a diverse range of vehicle types. Small and medium-sized enterprises, in particular, are well-positioned to compete in this tender due to the specific procurement conditions favouring SMEs. The business involved will need to demonstrate the ability to handle collection logistics and comply with contractual terms, potentially leading to increased business opportunities and revenue streams over the contract's term.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Abandoned Vehicles Contract

Notice Description

SCDC is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide abandoned vehicle collection, storage and disposal services in South Cambridgeshire. This will involve SCDC in contacting the contractor to arrange collection (storage and ultimately disposal) of the vehicle. As part of these services SCDC will notify the contractor of the vehicle location, marks on the vehicle and registration. The contractor will need to visit the location of the abandoned vehicle and photograph it, before collecting and storing the vehicle. SCDC will notify the contractor of the requirement to dispose of a vehicle. Please note that the range and sizes of vehicles can vary and SCDC need a contractor who has the capacity and capability to collect a variety of vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract is for 3 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Renewal: This contract is for 3 year term with the option to extend each and every year for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a7e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071688-2026
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

50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services

50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£5,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE CAR SOLUTIONS

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