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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Abandoned Vehicles Contract"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Abandoned Vehicles Contract

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4fbe65f-4f43-43bf-8d8d-06f4a43998b9

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking a qualified contractor for the management of abandoned vehicles, including collection, storage, and disposal services. The tender titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Abandoned Vehicles Contract" falls under the industry categories of demolition services of vehicles and vehicle towing-away services. The services are to be provided in the East of England. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage with an open procedure and is scheduled to conclude by 12th June 2026. The contract period will commence on 13th July 2026 and will run until 12th July 2029. Interested parties can find the complete tender documents on South Cambridgeshire’s e-tendering platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that are equipped to handle diverse and potentially large-scale vehicle management operations. Companies specialised in vehicle demolition and towing services, especially those with experience in handling a wide variety of vehicle sizes, will find this opportunity well-aligned with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this could lead to business growth through long-term engagement with a local government authority and potentially other similar service contracts in the future.

## Notice

SCDC is looking for a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide abandoned vehicle collection, storage and disposal services in South Cambridgeshire. This will involve SCDC in contacting the contractor to arrange collection (storage and ultimately disposal) of the vehicle. As part of these services SCDC will notify the contractor of the vehicle location, marks on the vehicle and registration. The contractor will need to visit the location of the abandoned vehicle and photograph it, before collecting and storing the vehicle. SCDC will notify the contractor of the requirement to dispose of a vehicle. Please note that the range and sizes of vehicles can vary and SCDC need a contractor who has the capacity and capability to collect a variety of vehicles. Should you be interested in this opportunity, the full tender documents can be found on our e-tendering website via the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b95c66c9-3f50-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe00509-5542-45fb-a51e-f4815da8c8a3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50190000 - Demolition services of vehicles

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe00509-5542-45fb-a51e-f4815da8c8a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afe00509-5542-45fb-a51e-f4815da8c8a3
  15th May 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b95c66c9-3f50-f111-813c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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