Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Vehicle Recovery Services

  • City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010264

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064799

Published 5 February 2026, 9:30am



Scope

Reference

CBMDC - 100107714

Description

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provision of vehicle recovery services including the recovery of other items on behalf of the Council throughout the Bradford District. Based on the total number of recoveries during the calendar year’s 2023 and 2024 it is estimated that the Council aims to recovery upwards of 1,000 vehicles per annum. These recoveries include but are not limited to: • Light Vehicles up to 3,500kg • Heavy Vehicles over 3,500 kg • ATV’s • Two Wheeled Vehicles • Hybrid/Electric Vehicles • Caravans and Trailers • Boats • Plant and Machinery • Containers • Lighting Columns • Any other items that the contractor can remove safely The recoveries can be on or off-road and can occasionally be difficult to access. In addition, vehicles may be damaged and/or burnt out

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,000,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2029
  • Possible extension to 30 April 2031
  • 5 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
  • 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
  • 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles

Contract locations

  • UKE41 - Bradford

Engagement

Engagement deadline

24 February 2026

Engagement process description


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

10 March 2026


Contracting authority

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBWW-4714-TBHN

Britannia House, Hall Ings

Bradford

BD1 1HX

United Kingdom

Contact name: Nikki Morton

Telephone: +44 01274434614

Email: nikki.morton@bradford.gov.uk

Website: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

Region: UKE41 - Bradford

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government