Scope
Reference
CO6095
Description
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to procure a contract for the removal of nuisance vehicles which will allow the council to fulfil it's obligations of removing vehicles parked in contravention of parking regulations. This new contract will be limited to removal vehicle services and will not impact on other types of enforcement Including the Issuing of PCN's. This project If successfully Implemented and awarded may lead to Improved recovery and deterrence. This contract will be split into 2 Lots: Lot 1: The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles Lot 2: The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of traffic regulations
Total value (estimated)
- £2,750,000 excluding VAT
- £3,300,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63710000 - Support services for land transport
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:
Bidders can bid for both lots and awarded if successful
Lot 1: The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles
Lot 2: The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of traffic regulations
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles
Description
This project If successfully Implemented and awarded may lead to Improved recovery and deterrence.
The tendering of this contract Is contained within the Parking Service Plan and the process forms part of the process of Parking & Mobility Services achieving the Council's Transport Strategic Environmental Policy.
Lot value (estimated)
- £42,500 excluding VAT
- £51,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 May 2026 to 1 May 2029
- Possible extension to 1 May 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract Period is initially for a period of 3 years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. the provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of traffic regulations
Description
The project Is to tender a new combat for the removal of nuisance vehicles as the current contract Is in Its final year, this contract for the removal of nuisance vehicles will allow the council to fulfil Its obligations of removing vehicles parked in contravention of parking regulations. This new contract will be limited to removal vehicle services and will not impact on other types of enforcement Including the Issuing of PCN's. This project If successfully Implemented and awarded may lead to Improved recovery and deterrence.
The tendering of this contract Is contained within the Parking Service Plan and the process forms part of the process of Parking & Mobility Services achieving the Council's Transport Strategic Environmental Policy.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,707,500 excluding VAT
- £3,249,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2029
- Possible extension to 1 May 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The Contract Period is initially for a period of 3 years, although the Authority reserves the right to extend the Contract on the same terms for further periods of 12 months, up to 24 months, making a total possible Contract Period of 5 years.
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. The provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of abandoned vehicles
Lot 2. the provision of services for the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles parked in contravention of traffic regulations
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 March 2026, 12:00pm
Electronic auction will be used
Yes
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 May 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 16 January 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Cost | 60.00% | |
| Quality and Social Value | Quality = 30% Social Value = 10% |
Quality | 40.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
A preliminary market engagement notice was not published for this procurement as sufficient engagement and research had already been undertaken prior to the tender process. Informal consultations were carried out during the project planning stage to assess supplier capability, service delivery approaches, and indicative costs.
It was determined that a further formal preliminary market engagement would not add produce new insights. Proceeding directly to tender was therefore considered a proportionate and efficient approach that maintains both transparency and value for money.
Contracting authority
Tower Hamlets
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBL-2673-MVYG
New Town Hall
London
E1 1BJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: CHUKWUNWIKE EDWIN ATUEGBU
Telephone: +442073646838
Email: Edwin.Atuegbu@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Website: http://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government