--- title: "Collection, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-17" --- # Collection, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f504e715-eb28-4a1b-9518-d146261eebfe.json) ## Summary The Torbay Council is currently seeking suppliers for a tender titled "Collection, Storage and Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles," which falls under the Repair and Maintenance Services industry category. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 4th May 2021. Services required include the collection and disposal of abandoned vehicles within Torbay Council's administrative boundary, with a contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and lasting until 30th June 2025. The estimated value of the contract is up to £50,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure under the threshold. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in waste management, vehicle recovery, or environmental services. Companies that can effectively manage the collection and disposal processes, as well as provide necessary logistics support for handling abandoned vehicles, would be well-placed to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this contract is open to their participation, offering a chance to contribute to community service while expanding their operational portfolio. ## Notice Under the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 and the Clean Neighbourhood and Environment Act 2005 the Authority has a responsibility to collect abandoned vehicles within its administrative area. Therefore the Authority is looking to re-tender a Contract to continue to provide this Abandoned Vehicle Service. The Service is required to cover the following: a) Collection of abandoned vehicles, including burnt out vehicles from within Torbay Council's administrative boundary; b) Storage and disposal of vehicles collected; c) Removal of vehicles from the highway for other activity; and d) Removal and storage of vehicles parked on harbour land causing difficulty. In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission. Additional information: In order to provide unrestricted, full, direct and free of charge access to the Tender Documents the Authority is providing the Documents in PDF format in the Opportunities Area of the ProContract e-Tendering portal at www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk In order to access amendable versions of the Documents and to submit a response Applicants must be registered as Suppliers on ProContract. Applicants should then express an interest in the opportunity and download the Word and Excel format Documents for completion and submission. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcfa064-734b-4702-b47e-15d496d98223 | | 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 | 17 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL | | Locality | TORQUAY | | Post town | Torquay | | Postcode | TQ1 3DR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay | | Local authority | Torbay | | Electoral ward | Tormohun | | Westminster constituency | Torbay | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2021 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcfa064-734b-4702-b47e-15d496d98223 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fcfa064-734b-4702-b47e-15d496d98223 17th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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