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title: "The Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641144"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-01-14"
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# The Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641144

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is planning to procure vehicle breakdown recovery services through a tender process, titled "The Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services." This procurement, falling under the general public services category, is intended for contractors capable of providing recovery services for both light and heavy vehicles within and beyond the boundaries of South Lanarkshire. The contract will commence on 25 April 2021 and has a duration of five years, with key details available for interested bidders. The future notice for further updates is scheduled for 15 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle recovery and fleet management services. Companies that focus on recovery for light vehicles under 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, particularly those with the capability to handle geographical lots in the North and South regions of South Lanarkshire, would be well-suited to compete. Interested businesses can submit tenders for one or multiple lots, enhancing their chances of securing a contract with South Lanarkshire Council.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council invites offers from suitably qualified contractors for the provision of recovery services to the Council for its fleet of vehicles and plant both light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes, managed by Fleet Services. The Council is seeking multiple contractors to provide the service. The contract will cover the provision of recovery services to a wide range of vehicles and mobile plant items, mainly within but, where necessary, outwith the boundaries of South Lanarkshire. Work to be carried out under warranty or specialist repairs will not be included in this tender. All services delivered shall be carried out to a standard recognised as acceptable to the industry trade bodies and in full compliance with any relevant legislation and/or code of practice associated with vehicle repair, recovery or uplift. This tender has been split into geographical lots as follows:- Lot 1: North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang & Rutherglen Area) Lot 1.1: Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes - Lot 1.2: Heavy Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes Lot 2: South (Clydesdale Area) Lot 2.1: Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes - Lot 2.2: Heavy Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes The contract will run from commencement in 25 April 2021 for a period of five (5) years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang & Rutherglen Area)

Lot 1: North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang & Rutherglen Area) Lot 1.1: Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes - Lot 1.2: Heavy Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes Bidders may submit tenders for one, several or all of the lots and sub-lots. Where tenders may be submitted for several or all lots:- - the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one bidder is 2. - the maximum number of sub-lots that may be awarded to one bidder is 4. - the following lots or groups of lots may be combined; 1and 2. - The maximum number of sub-lots that may be awarded to 1 bidder is 4.

Lot 2: South (Clydesdale Area)

Lot 2: South (Clydesdale Area) Lot 2.1: Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes - Lot 2.2: Heavy Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes Bidders may submit tenders for one, several or all of the lots and sub-lots. Where tenders may be submitted for several or all lots:- - the maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one bidder is 2. - the maximum number of sub-lots that may be awarded to one bidder is 4. - the following lots or groups of lots may be combined; 1and 2. - The maximum number of sub-lots that may be awarded to 1 bidder is 4.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404210 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## 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

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404210

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404210
  The Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services - South Lanarkshire Council invites offers from suitably qualified contractors for the provision of recovery services to the Council for its fleet of vehicles and plant both light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes, managed by Fleet Services. The Council is seeking multiple contractors to provide the service. The contract will cover the provision of recovery services to a wide range of vehicles and mobile plant items, mainly within but, where necessary, outwith the boundaries of South Lanarkshire. Work to be carried out under warranty or specialist repairs will not be included in this tender. All services delivered shall be carried out to a standard recognised as acceptable to the industry trade bodies and in full compliance with any relevant legislation and/or code of practice associated with vehicle repair, recovery or uplift. This tender has been split into geographical lots as follows:- Lot 1: North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang & Rutherglen Area) Lot 1.1: Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes - Lot 1.2: Heavy Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes Lot 2: South (Clydesdale Area) Lot 2.1: Light Vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes - Lot 2.2: Heavy Vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes The contract will run from commencement in 25 April 2021 for a period of five (5) years.

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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