Tender

Abandoned Vehicles Contract

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the "Abandoned Vehicles Contract," involving the collection, storage, and disposal of abandoned vehicles across South Cambridgeshire. The procurement process is at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open competition method. The tender falls under the services category with specific codes for vehicle towing-away and demolition services. Interested parties need to submit proposals by 12th June 2026, with enquires ending on 8th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 13th July 2026, for a three-year term, with potential annual extensions for two additional years. The Council's operational address is located at Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, and it can be contacted via email to Sean Missin at the council.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery and disposal services, particularly those capable of managing a variety of vehicle types. Sub-central public authorities, like South Cambridgeshire District Council, are seeking contractors with robust service quality and competitive pricing, as reflected in their 60% quality and 40% price award criteria. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the appropriate experience, operational capacity, and necessary equipment will find this contract appealing. The project's scope, alongside its structured extension options, provides long-term collaboration potential, enabling businesses to solidify their presence in the local public sector supply chain.

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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/045122-2026
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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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