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Pre-Market Engagement - Vehicle Recovery Services

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council · Local authority

In brief

City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has announced plans to buy vehicle and fleet work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £1,000,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 May 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 61 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council (The Council) is seeking to appoint a Contractor for the provision of vehicle recovery services including the recovery of other items on behalf of the Council throughout the Bradford District. Based on the total number of recoveries during the calendar year’s 2023 and 2024 it is estimated that the Council aims to recovery upwards of 1,000 vehicles per annum. These recoveries include but are not limited to: • Light Vehicles up to 3,500kg • Heavy Vehicles over 3,500 kg • ATV’s • Two Wheeled Vehicles • Hybrid/Electric Vehicles • Caravans and Trailers • Boats • Plant and Machinery • Containers • Lighting Columns • Any other items that the contractor can remove safely The recoveries can be on or off-road and can occasionally be difficult to access. In addition, vehicles may be damaged and/or burnt out

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 010264-2026

About the buyer

City of Bradford Metropolitan District CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

417

Awards

300

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

All tenders and awards from City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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From notice 010264-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.