Planning

Vehicle Recovery

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council, a regional or local authority, is currently in the planning stage for procuring a vehicle recovery service that will cover the entire Dumfries and Galloway region. The procurement process is being initiated with a tender notice titled "Vehicle Recovery" under the public services industry category. This planned procurement is detailed in a Prior Information Notice (PIN), which aims to inform the market about this opportunity. The service must provide 24/7 coverage, including emergency responses across urban, rural, and remote areas within the region. Key dates include a future notice date set for 3rd November 2025.

This tender signifies a robust business opportunity, especially for companies specialising in vehicle recovery services. Businesses equipped to handle various types of vehicles, such as cars, light goods vehicles, Heavy Goods Vehicles, and plant machinery, while maintaining compliance with transport and recovery regulations, will find this contract especially beneficial. Companies that can consistently deliver quick industry-standard response times and have the capacity to provide 24/7 services are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging with this procurement process offers a potential route for business growth, especially for those aiming to expand their service offerings in the Dumfries and Galloway region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Recovery

Notice Description

DGCC 00274 Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to procure a vehicle recovery service covering the whole of the Dumfries and Galloway region.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is issuing this Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of a forthcoming opportunity for the provision of vehicle recovery services. The Council is exploring the potential to procure a vehicle recovery service covering the whole of the Dumfries and Galloway region. This includes urban, rural, and remote areas, and services must be available 24/7 throughout the year. The anticipated scope includes: The service must provide full coverage across the Dumfries and Galloway region and meet benchmark response times for vehicle recovery. Recovery and transportation of broken down, damaged, or abandoned vehicles Capability to handle cars, light goods vehicles, HGVs, and plant Emergency response support, including in adverse conditions Full compliance with all applicable transport and recovery regulations Demonstrated ability to meet industry-standard response times (e.g., 60-90 minutes depending on location and urgency) This PIN is issued solely to engage with the market in advance of any formal procurement. Feedback received will help inform the approach and structure of any future tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799463
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530812
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2025Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

Further Information

Notice Documents

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