--- title: "Light and heavy vehicle recovery services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2018-11-21" --- # Light and heavy vehicle recovery services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-adff1538-9a06-47e8-9e75-ea0d99c1fce1.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, specifically the Greater Manchester Police, is conducting a public procurement process for light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area. This tender, titled "Light and heavy vehicle recovery services," has been awarded following an open procedure and includes a contract period commencing on 1st December 2018 and concluding on 30th November 2023, with an option to extend for an additional three years. The total contract value is £13.9 million, with various lots designed to cover different geographical areas in the region. This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery services, including those with the necessary operator licences and health and safety protocols. Companies of varying sizes, particularly those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, as the contract will allocate jobs to multiple operators on a pro-rata basis. Businesses that excel in timely response and operational efficiency may find a competitive edge in this procurement process. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is tendering to appoint operators to deliver light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area. The contract period will be 2 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years on a 1+1+1 option. To be considered it is imperative that vehicle operators much hold the relevant operator licences, accreditations and Health and Safety policies. The contract will also be broken down into various Lots to cover a variety of geographical areas in Greater Manchester. Where there are multiple operators awarded to any of the lots, jobs will be allocated evenly on a pro-rota basis starting with the highest scoring bidder. Greater Manchester Police have an obligation to ensure the free passageway of the highways and the physical removal of those vehicles where there is a likelihood of danger or obstruction to other road users. Therefore this contract is likely to commence on the 1st of December 2018. Bidders are not expected to communicate with any other persons at GMP or with any other named Police forces concerning this tender, but will only allow clarifications through the Blue Light portal. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in disqualification from this and other future procurement processes. To register an interest you are required to log onto the Blue Light tendering portal, and download the relevant tender documents. Bidders are invited to study the requirements outlined in the tender documents and provide their best bid to meet the needs identified. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c86a289-afab-4f29-ae6f-4ce0c49e9458 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £13,900,000 | | 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M11 2NS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Clayton & Openshaw | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | AUTO RESCUE 1990; BIRCH LANE GARAGE; CHARLES WILSON; FAM COMMERCIALS; HOUGH GREEN GARAGE; MOTOR MOVE; THE MANSFIELD GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars - 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles - 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles - 50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles ## Release History - 21 Nov 2018 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c86a289-afab-4f29-ae6f-4ce0c49e9458 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c86a289-afab-4f29-ae6f-4ce0c49e9458 21st November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=24719&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572 User / Company ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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