--- title: "Vehicle Recovery Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GMCA - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE" published: "2024-07-23" --- # Vehicle Recovery Services Buyer: GMCA - GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0483e4.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is inviting tenders for the provision of Vehicle Recovery Services across the Greater Manchester area. This procurement, with the identification code 022928-2024, falls under the "Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles" category, with an estimated contract value of £15,000,000. As the buying organisation, the Greater Manchester Police have outlined that operators must possess the necessary licences, accreditations, and Health and Safety policies. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with bids to be submitted electronically by 22 August 2024. The contract period is set for 2 years, with the potential for three one-year extensions. The contract is divided into ten geographical lots, covering regions such as Manchester, Salford, Tameside, and others. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vehicle recovery services to expand their operations within a key metropolitan area. It is particularly suited to companies with existing accreditations and operational capabilities for handling both light and heavy vehicle recoveries. Successful bidders will benefit from a structured allocation of jobs and the potential for a long-term partnership with the Greater Manchester Police. Given the substantial contract value and the duration of the contract with possible extensions, this procurement offers growth potential for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the Greater Manchester region. ## 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 for award of a contract Recovery Operators must have in place 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 bidders. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Legislation empowers the Police to remove or arrange for the removal of vehicles which are abandoned, damaged, causing obstruction or danger as well as those that are suspected stolen. Invariably, Recovery Operators are called upon to assist the Police in the recovery, storage and final disposal of these vehicles. 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 for award of a contract Recovery Operators must have in place 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 bidders. Additional information: Lot 1 - City of Manchester Lot 2 - Salford Lot 3 - Tameside Lot 4 - Stockport Lot 5 - Bolton Lot 6 - Wigan Lot 7 - Trafford Lot 8 - Bury Lot 9 - Rochdale Lot 10 - Oldham Renewal: 2 Years with optional extension of 3 years (1 + 1 + 1) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022928-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | £15,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GMCA - 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## 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 - 23 Jul 2024 at 17:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022928-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gmp.police.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84040&B=BLUELIGHT - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/35572 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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