--- title: "Light and heavy vehicle recovery services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2018-07-11" --- # Light and heavy vehicle recovery services Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f262d627-0a1d-4c0f-a7c5-ab660b890091.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority, specifically Greater Manchester Police, is conducting a tender for light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 9th August 2018. The contract, valued between £2.5 million and £2.75 million, will span a period of two years, commencing on 1st December 2018, with the possibility of three one-year extensions. Interested parties must comply with operational licensing and safety requirements and are advised to register on the Blue Light tendering portal to access all relevant documentation. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in recovery services, particularly those with the necessary accreditations and health and safety policies. Companies focused on breakdown and recovery for cars, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles would find this contract suitable. The requirement for multiple operators across various geographical lots may further open avenues for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to compete, provided they can demonstrate their capabilities effectively during the bidding 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/2c2d0cf7-b088-473b-9c19-ce1800dd40ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,750,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 11 Jul 2018 at 06:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2d0cf7-b088-473b-9c19-ce1800dd40ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c2d0cf7-b088-473b-9c19-ce1800dd40ce 11th July 2018 - Opportunity 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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