--- title: "Vehicle Recovery Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2025-01-24" --- # Vehicle Recovery Services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3a9dac6-7389-4c56-bf57-b0923932d495.json) ## Summary Greater Manchester Combined Authority, in conjunction with Greater Manchester Police, has tendered a contract titled "Vehicle Recovery Services" under the industry category of Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles. The contract covers the Greater Manchester area in the North West of the United Kingdom and involves services for light and heavy vehicle recovery. This open procedure procurement, valued at £15,000,000, began its contract period on 1st December 2024 and will end on 30th November 2029. The contract includes various Lots to cover different geographical areas within Greater Manchester, and jobs will be evenly allocated among multiple operators starting with the highest scoring bidders. This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle recovery services, particularly those holding relevant operator licences and accreditations, and having strong Health and Safety policies. It is well-suited for large-scale recovery operators who can manage both light and heavy vehicle recovery within the specified region. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process accommodates them, thereby providing an avenue for business growth and expansion within the recovery services sector. Successful bidders include Birch Lane Garage, Charles Wilson Auto Engineers, FAM Commercials, Motor Move (UK) Ltd, Hough Green Garage Ltd, and The Mansfield Group. ## Notice 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. Legislation empowers the Police to remove or arrange for the removal of vehicles which are abandoned, damaged, causing obstruction or danger as well as those that are suspected stolen. Invariably, Recovery Operators are called upon to assist the Police in the recovery, storage and final disposal of these vehicles. 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 for award of a contract Recovery Operators must have in place 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 bidders. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708733a8-372b-4f20-ad17-ffda4abf4e5c | | 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 | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £15,000,000 | | 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | BIRCH LANE GARAGE; CHARLES WILSON AUTO ENGINEERS; FAM COMMERCIALS; HOUGH GREEN GARAGE; MOTOR MOVE (UK; 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 - 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses - 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles - 50118500 - Breakdown and recovery services for motorcycles ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708733a8-372b-4f20-ad17-ffda4abf4e5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/708733a8-372b-4f20-ad17-ffda4abf4e5c 24th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84040&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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