Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Police
Police HQ, Lloyd House, Colmore Circus Queensway
BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands
B4 6AT
Contact
Katie Fletcher
katie.fletcher@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk
Telephone
+44 1216268385
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
n/a
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.west-midlands.police.uk
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40400
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Lots 1- Lights and Lots 2-Heavies for Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull NPU’s- Provision of a Vehicle Recovery Scheme
Reference number
WMP0603
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £891,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Light Recoveries
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34114110 - Rescue vehicles
- 34144220 - Breakdown vehicles
- 50118110 - Vehicle towing-away services
- 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 90%
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10%
Price - Weighting: 0
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-000722
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
1
Title
Lots 1- Lights and Lots 2-Heavies for Birmingham, Coventry and Solihull NPU’s- Provision of a Vehicle Recovery Scheme
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
6 June 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Police
Lloyd House, Snow Hill Queensway,
Birmingham
Katie.fletcher@west-midlands.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
West Midlands Police
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £1 / Highest offer: £891,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The contract has been awarded to five successful suppliers, however due to the sensitive nature of the services required their details remain confidential for security purposes.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Police
Lloyd House, Snow Hill Queensway,
Birmingham
B4 6DG
katie.fletcher@westmidlands.police.uk
Country
United Kingdom