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title: "Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHUMBRIA POLICE"
published: "2017-12-19"
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# Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5ceb978-2793-423d-a81f-1b80aeaff2f7

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## Summary

The Northumbria Police is currently inviting tenders for the "Provision of Vehicle Recovery Services," which falls under the services industry category. The tender process is at the planning stage and is set to end on 22nd January 2018. This opportunity pertains to the recovery of various vehicles reported to the Force, including provisions for HGV and forensic recoveries. The total contract value is £4 million, with a minimum value of £1 million. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and will run for four years until 31st March 2022. This is a selective procurement process governed by the concession regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the vehicle recovery sector, particularly those specialising in breakdown services for cars, commercial vehicles, buses, and motorcycles. SMEs should consider this opportunity as they are specifically encouraged to apply. Prospective bidders should ensure they can meet the specified requirements and demonstrate experience with similar contracts to enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

## Notice

This opportunity is for the recovery of vehicles which are reported to the Force by various methods. The opportunity will encompass all recoveries required by the Force including the provision for HGV recoveries and covered forensic recoveries as well as vehicle disposals. The process is covered by the concession regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d108454-d500-469a-a94f-3b10e3be7461 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBRIA POLICE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 3PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## 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

- 19 Dec 2017 at 16:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d108454-d500-469a-a94f-3b10e3be7461

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d108454-d500-469a-a94f-3b10e3be7461
  19th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=22719&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30496
  User / Company

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