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# Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services incorporating the Recovery of Light Vehicles

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5596a9df-6dc6-4025-a583-843d442a34f7

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council is currently overseeing a tender process for the "Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services incorporating the Recovery of Light Vehicles." This contract, classified under breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles, aims to provide a 24/7 light vehicle recovery service over a three-year period, with the potential for a one-year extension. The deadline for submission was 2nd October 2017, and the contract is set to commence on 1st January 2018, lasting until 31st December 2020. The service will be based in the Tamar Bridge Main Administration Office in Plymouth, South West England, with a total value of £600,000 and a minimum threshold of £500,000. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation from interested parties.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in vehicle recovery, traffic management, and operational support services. Companies that maintain a proven track record in breakdown and recovery services, particularly those with training from recognised organisations, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for operational support staff trained in safety procedures underscores the need for firms capable of delivering reliable and efficient services in high-demand scenarios. This contract not only promises financial engagement but also enhances the potential for building long-term relationships with a key public sector client in the region.

## Notice

The main intention of this proposed 3 year contract, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, is to ensure suitable service provision of a 24/7 availability light vehicle recovery service to limit disruption to traffic flow due to breakdowns on the four vehicle lanes over the bridge and also in the adjacent Saltash Tunnel. The Service also requires other business critical and routine duties and activities as stated in the Scope and broad outline specification below: Primary duty: Light Vehicle Recovery * Provision of all staff, plant, equipment and insurances to carry out light vehicle recovery (up to 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight) and traffic management for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week to ensure timely and safe recovery of vehicles to minimise hazards and disruption to users enabling the restoration of normal traffic flow in the shortest possible timescale. Ancillary duties: Operational support staff will also be required to undertake other activities and duties including but not restricted to the following. Business critical: * De-icing of South Cantilever Lane/Footpaths/Car Parks * Ensuring security of all buildings/offices within Tamar Bridge areas of jurisdiction * Start up/close down of Emergency Supply Generator * A roving resource providing support in dealing with emergencies or to investigate other causes for concern particularly during the late evening and early morning when Tamar Bridge staffing levels are at a minimum. Routine: * Transfer of Abnormal Load Crossing Receipts to Toll Plaza * Enforcement of 2 hour maximum parking in bridge car park * Removal of litter/debris from bridge grounds * Transfer of recycling materials to contractors Required skills All Operational Support Staff will have received training in vehicle recovery safety procedures from a recognized organisation such as the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR) that works alongside the Road Assistance and Vehicle Recovery Sector, Health and Safety Executive and the Highways Agency to focus on the reduction of roadside injuries and fatalities through training and procedures. For each recovery the traffic management set up and take down works will be in accordance with the Department for Transport /Highways Agency Traffic Safety Measures and Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations to Chapter 8 - Part 2: Operations. Location Tamar Bridge Operational Support staff will be based in the Tamar Bridge Main Administration Office situated on the Plymouth side of the river Tamar and will have access to all welfare facilities. Reporting and contract management expectations The successful contractor will be required to liaise closely with the TBTFJC client on all aspects regarding the Operational Support role. Members of the contractor's management team will be required to attend regular meetings with the Tamar Bridge Operations & Health & Safety Managers throughout the duration of the contract and will provide specific data/information as required. Additional information: Please note the electronic ITT and supporting information is only accessible via the following portal supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk against project reference DN288655

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d8e906-3c80-44f3-9abc-f489a40810e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TONKIN RECOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
- 50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2017 at 10:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d8e906-3c80-44f3-9abc-f489a40810e3
- 24 Aug 2017 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d8e906-3c80-44f3-9abc-f489a40810e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7d8e906-3c80-44f3-9abc-f489a40810e3
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://cornwall.gov.uk

## Provenance

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