AwardedAwarded 8 April 2026

Removal of Vehicles from Street to Street 2026-2031

Bristol City Council · Local authority

In brief

Bristol City Council awarded vehicle and fleet work to Macpherson & Colburn Limited on 8 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, starting 8 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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

What the notice says

The Highway Services Department has a duty to maintain all highways maintainable at public expense within the city boundaries. To undertake these duties, vehicles may need to be removed from one street to another street nearby. This requirement involves the removal of vehicle(s) within 2 hours, or for a tow-truck to be made available for a period of time to carry out the necessary service as required by the Council's representative

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Macpherson & Colburn Limited (SME)
2 bids received
£1,000,000
Awarded 17 March 2026
8 April 2026 to 7 April 2031

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 003656-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 004841-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 025507-2026
  4. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 037323-2026

About the buyer

Bristol City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

509

Awards

352

Suppliers it has used most for vehicle and fleet

  1. Vehicle Maintenance

    University of ExeterSouth WestVehicles and fleet

    Closing soon4 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £40kestimated
  2. Framework Agreement for Hire of Vehicles and Plant/Machinery

    Ubico LtdSouth WestVehicles and fleet, Construction

    Open17 days left9 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £4.8mframework ceiling
  3. Fully Maintained Contract Hire - Electric Panel Van

    Central Swindon North Parish CouncilSouth WestVehicles and fleet, Financial services and insurance

    Open21 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated
  4. WESTCharge - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

    The West of England Combined AuthoritySouth WestConstruction, Electrical

    Open137 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £168mestimated

From notice 003656-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 January 2026, last updated 23 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.