--- title: "Vehicle Removal and Storage - 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-04" --- # Vehicle Removal and Storage - 2024 Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aaa096ed-d46e-406d-8f12-2c7478242638.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council has issued a tender for Vehicle Removal and Storage services, with an estimated annual value of £75,000. The council plans to award the contract on 27th March 2024, with service commencement scheduled for 1st July 2024. The procurement process, following the 'open procedure', involves various key dates such as the tender return deadline on 2nd February 2024. This tender opportunity by Portsmouth City Council presents a chance for suppliers in the vehicle towing-away and breakdown services industry to secure a long-term contract. Businesses able to offer vehicle removal and storage services for abandoned and enforced vehicles, as well as for events in Portsmouth, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial contract term is set for 5 years, with a potential extension up to 8 years based on performance and demand for services. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide vehicle removal and storage services. The council's target date for award of contract is 27th March 2024 with service commencement following on 1st July 2024. The Council has a legal statutory obligation to remove abandoned vehicles and acts proactively in accordance with the Refuse Disposal & Amenity Act 1978. In addition to the above statutory obligation, the Council conducts other vehicle enforcement using its power enacted under the following statutory instruments inclusive of but not limited to: o Untaxed Vehicles - VERA 1997 o Persistent Evaders - Traffic Management Act 2004 o Parking Contraventions - Traffic Management Act 2004 o Dangerous Vehicles - Highways Act 1980 o Non-Motorised Vehicles (Caravans / Boats) - Highways Act 1980 o Noise Abatement (Car Alarms) Environment Protection Act 1990 o Traveller Eviction - CJPO 1994 Civil Trespass - from Council Owned or Managed Land The Council also conducts vehicle removal enforcement operations in order to remove and relocate vehicles obstructing areas suspended for street works, designated enforcement operations and public and Civic events held annually within Portsmouth. The initial contract term will be for 5 years with the provision to extending the term by a further 3 years to a maximum of 8 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The form of contract used will be the Council's standard terms for the supply of services. The estimated annual value of the contract is ?75,000 per annum based upon current demand. The value of the contract is however, dependent upon demand for services which may increase or decrease significantly from year to year. The council will run the procurement process in accordance with the 'open procedure' as set out within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). The procurement programme for awarding the contract is as follows: Issue FTS Contract Notice - 27th November 2023 Procurement Documents available on In-tend - 27th November 2023 Deadline for requests for clarification - 19th January 2034 - 23:59 Tender return deadline - 2nd February 2024 - 14:00 Award decision notified to bidders - 15th March 2024 Standstill period Ends - 26th March 2024 - 23:59 Contract Award - 27th March 2024 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c53714-3de2-4fc9-8ec5-e0b5f003b96f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars - 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services - 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles - 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses - 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles - 50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles - 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles ## Release History - 4 Dec 2023 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c53714-3de2-4fc9-8ec5-e0b5f003b96f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c53714-3de2-4fc9-8ec5-e0b5f003b96f 4th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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