Open Tender for the Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services
Estimated Value
Up to £387,550
Deadline
1 July 2026
20 days remaining
Published
1 June 2026
Type
services
Overview
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.
Additional details
North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang & Rutherglen Area) 2. South (Clydesdale Area)
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.
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) 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.
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Published
1 June 2026
Submission deadline
1 July 2026
Notice type
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