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title: "Lots 1- Lights and Lots 2-Heavies for Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull NPU's- Provision of a Vehicle Recovery Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039655"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS POLICE"
published: "2023-07-25"
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# Lots 1- Lights and Lots 2-Heavies for Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull NPU's- Provision of a Vehicle Recovery Scheme

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS POLICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039655

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## Summary

The West Midlands Police has awarded a contract for the provision of a Vehicle Recovery Scheme for Birmingham, Coventry, and Solihull NPUs. The contract covers recovery and storage services for light and heavy vehicles, with the current contracts set to expire on 28th February 2026. The Authority is seeking bids from suppliers who can provide coverage in specific NPU areas, with a focus on quality and social value in the award criteria.

This tender presents an opportunity for vehicle recovery operators to expand their operations by participating in a competitive procurement process. Businesses in the breakdown and recovery services industry, particularly those offering vehicle towing-away services, should consider bidding for the Lots 1 and 2 of the scheme. With a strong emphasis on quality and social value, suppliers with experience in providing high-quality services compliant with the contract requirements are well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

## Notice

The Authority requires a 24 hour, 365/6 days a year service for the recovery and storage of light and heavy vehicles, vehicle parts, items of plant and other miscellaneous items as further detailed in the Codes of Practice Manual see Appendix A. The Authority has recently awarded contracts for Lot 1-Lights and Lot 2-Heavies with a number of vehicle recovery operators successfully allocated various NPU's. Current contracts are due to expire on 28th February 2026 (with the option to extend for up to a further period of up to 36 months subject to satisfactory performance). As a result of recently awarded contracts there are identified gaps in the provision of recovery, this tender is looking for submissions from bidders that can provide recovery for Lot 1- Lights and/or Lot 2- Heavies and able to provide coverage for one or more of the following NPU's: * BE * BW * SH * CV Further details can be found in the Tender Documents and relevant Appendices

### Lot Information

Light Recoveries

The Authority requires a 24 hour, 365/6 days a year service for the recovery and storage of light and heavy vehicles, vehicle parts, items of plant and other miscellaneous items as further detailed in the Codes of Practice Manual see Appendix A. The Contract shall be divided into the following 2 lots: * Lot 1 - Lights * Lot 2 - Heavies The Authority has recently awarded contracts for Lot 1-Lights and Lot 2-Heavies with a number of vehicle recovery operators successfully allocated various NPU's. Current contracts are due to expire on 28th February 2026 (with the option to extend for up to a further period of up to 36 months subject to satisfactory performance). As a result of recently awarded contracts there are identified gaps in the provision of recovery, this tender is looking for submissions from bidders that can provide recovery for Lot 1- Lights and/or Lot 2- Heavies and able to provide coverage for one or more of the following NPU's: * BE * BW * SH * CV Further details can be found in the Tender Documents and relevant Appendices

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further period of up to 36 months subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021547-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £890,000 |
| Lots value | £890,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS POLICE |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEST MIDLANDS POLICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
- 34144220 - Breakdown vehicles
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 17:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021547-2023
- 10 Jan 2023 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000722-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58448&B=BLUELIGHT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40400
- https://www.west-midlands.police.uk

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