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title: "Vehicle Recovery Services"
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buyer: "COSTAIN LTD"
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# Vehicle Recovery Services

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70f1506e-f751-46bf-8ead-63a5bb61bddb

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## Summary

The procurement process for Vehicle Recovery Services is being conducted by Costain Ltd, acting on behalf of the Smart Motorways Alliance, which includes several key players in the construction industry such as Balfour Beatty and Jacobs. This tender falls under the works category and is classified under the CPV code for automobile emergency road services. The tender period will close on 23rd October 2020, following which bids will be evaluated within two weeks. Successful providers will be appointed to one of the priority areas for works in either the North, Midlands, or South of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000, with the contract commencing on 25th November 2020 and extending to 29th September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in vehicle recovery and related services. Businesses that possess the necessary qualifications, such as Constructionline Gold certification and Sector Scheme Approval, are particularly well-suited to participate. By engaging with this contract, eligible providers could expand their operations within the smart motorways sector and build long-term relationships with major contractors, fostering business growth and resilience in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

On behalf of Smart Motorways Alliance (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require Vehicle Recovery providers to be appointed into our Smart Motorways Alliance. The Alliance will require providers to select a priority area for works North, Midlands, South. Providers will be appointed to one of those areas. The main contract documents are available to view on Contracts Finder. Terms and Conditions specific to Vehicle Recovery will be issued during the tender period for agreement in principle. To register your interest in these works your organisation must hold as a minimum: Constructionline Gold, CAS 1 day audit Sector Scheme Approval for 17 &17B There will be a two week period for registering your interest. Tenders will then be issued with a three week return period. Scoring will be carried out within 2 weeks of return date. To register interest please email sarah.thomas@costain.com with your Sector Scheme approval details and valid in date Constructionline Gold Certificate or Common Assessment Standard Audit certification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5c8f39-cb62-4421-b153-ac8055c36a53 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2020 - 29 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COSTAIN LTD |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Oldfield |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118000 - Automobile emergency road services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2021 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5c8f39-cb62-4421-b153-ac8055c36a53
- 8 Oct 2020 at 10:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5c8f39-cb62-4421-b153-ac8055c36a53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb5c8f39-cb62-4421-b153-ac8055c36a53
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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