Open Tender for the Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services

Location

Hamilton

Description

South Lanarkshire Council invites offers from suitably qualified providers for the provision of recovery services to the Council for its fleet of vehicles and plant. The Councils fleet includes both light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes, and is managed by Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services. The contract will cover the provision of recovery services to a wide range of vehicles and mobile plant items, mainly within but, where necessary, out with 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 will cover the following geographical areas:- 1. North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang & Rutherglen Area) 2. South (Clydesdale Area)

Total Quantity or Scope

South Lanarkshire Council invites offers from suitably qualified providers for the provision of recovery services to the Council for its fleet of vehicles and plant. The fleet includes both light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes and heavy vehicles in excess of 3.5 tonnes, and is managed by Roads, Transportation and Fleet Services. The contract will cover the provision of recovery services to a wide range of vehicles and mobile plant items, mainly within but, where necessary, out with the boundaries of South Lanarkshire. Work to be carried out under warranty or specialist repairs will not be included in this tender. … The contract is anticipated to run from commencement on 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 month period.

Renewal Options

Option to extend for a further period of 24 months to 31 August 2031.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 50118100 - Breakdown and recovery services for cars
• 50118200 - Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles
• 50118300 - Breakdown and recovery services for buses

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol – It is a requirement of this tender that the bidder recommended for award completes and submits, when requested to by the Council, the Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol form for evaluation prior to any award being made. Declarations and Certificates – include one of the options below in all notices In an open tendering procedure prior to any award being made the successful bidder will provide the undernoted certificates, declarations and/or completed questionnaires to evidence their compliance with the relevant questions within the Qualification Envelope. All certificates, declarations and questionnaires can be found within the Attachment area of PCS-T. SPD Question 2D.1 Prompt Payment Certificate SPD Question 3D.3 Human Rights Act Declaration Declaration Section *Form of Tender SPD Question 3D.11 Non-Collusion Certificate SPD Question 4D.1 Health and Safety Questionnaire SPD Question 4B.5.1 Insurance Certificates SPD Questions 3A.1 to 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime Declaration SPD Questions 3A.1 TO 3A.8 Serious and Organised Crime – Information Sharing Protocol with Police Scotland Form SPD Question 4C.6 Goods Vehicle Operator’s Licence *The ‘Form of Offer to Tender’ must be completed and uploaded within the relevant question in the Commercial Envelope. In the case of an open tender, the other Declarations listed above will not be required to be uploaded and submitted with the bid, but will instead be requested by the Council following the conclusion of the evaluation of the Qualification, Technical and Commercial Envelopes and prior to the award of the tender. Failure to provide this information or in the event that the information provided does not support or evidence the statements made within the SPD will invalidate the bid. In this scenario the Council will seek to obtain the relevant information and evidence from the second highest scoring bidder and so on until a fully compliant bidder is identified. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 31834 . For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Under this contract bidders will be required to actively participate in the achievement of Community Benefits. A summary of the expected Community Benefits has been provided within the attachment area/technical envelope and bidders will be asked to provide details of the Community Benefits they can offer as part of their bid. The Council has calculated that the minimum total of 60 community benefit points which must be delivered under this contract. (SC Ref:833348)