Scope
Description
The provision of Vehicle Recovery Services for Northamptonshire Police. Lot 1 covers vehicle recovery for heavy and light vehicles. Lot 2 covers recovery of Police vehicles.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,020,722.07 excluding VAT
- £3,624,866.48 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 December 2025 to 18 December 2028
- Possible extension to 18 December 2030
- 5 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 months optional extension periods available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50118400 - Breakdown and recovery services for motor vehicles
Contract locations
- UKF24 - West Northamptonshire
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
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:
A single contract will be awarded per each of the four areas within lot 1 and a single contract will be awarded for lot 2. Bidders may bit for both lots and up to 2 areas within lot 1.
Lot 1. Lot 1 Heavy and Light vehicle recovery
Description
General recovery of heave and light vehicles. This lot will be split in to 4 areas as detailed within the tender documentation.
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,933,222.07 excluding VAT
- £3,519,866.48 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Lot 2 Recovery of Police vehicles
Description
This lot will be awarded to a single supplier
Lot value (estimated)
- £87,500 excluding VAT
- £105,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 Heavy and Light vehicle recovery
Lot 2. Lot 2 Recovery of Police vehicles
As detailed in the specification
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Lot 1 Heavy and Light vehicle recovery
Lot 2. Lot 2 Recovery of Police vehicles
As detailed in the specification
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Lot 1 Heavy and Light vehicle recovery
Lot 2. Lot 2 Recovery of Police vehicles
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
23 October 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 12 July 2028
Award criteria
Lot 1. Lot 1 Heavy and Light vehicle recovery
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality questions | Quality and technical questions weighted at 60% |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Pricing | Pricing |
Cost | 40.00% |
Lot 2. Lot 2 Recovery of Police vehicles
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality and technical questions |
Quality | 60.00% |
| Pricing | Pricing |
Cost | 40.00% |
Other information
Payment terms
The PME was undertaken under the PCR 2015 regime
Description of risks to contract performance
Change in future legislation Change is Forensic regulations Change to statutory charges Innovations to vehicles
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZB-4253-GCQD
Darby House ,Darby Close ,Park Farm Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
NN8 6GS
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government