Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-90c4-72fe-adbf-78d0161ca8a3/recovery-storage-and-disposal-of-untaxed-and-abandoned-vehicles

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Recovery, Storage and Disposal of Untaxed and Abandoned Vehicles

[Wiltshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/wiltshire-council)

Estimated value

£90,000

Published

21 Jul 2017

Deadline

Closed

14 Aug 2017

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Small contract value

    Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

### UNTAXED VEHICLES

The Authority requires vehicles that are untaxed and meet the necessary criteria to be recovered by 'soft lift' under the direction of an officer of the Authority and stored securely and in compliance with The Vehicle Excise Duty (Immobilisation, Removal and Disposal of Vehicles) Regulations 1997.

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) have the ultimate authority for this work and will require the Service Provider to be open to audit by them and the Authority. The Service Provider must comply with the Code of Practice and guidance notes and the Wheel Clamping/Removal Powers Instructions document annexed to this agreement.

### ABANDONED VEHICLES

Vehicles that have been deemed as abandoned also require recovery and secure storage in compliance with the Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978. The Authority will control the process in regard to abandoned vehicles in line with the relevant regulations.

## CPV classification

Highway operation services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d1d6c442-9b80-4e8e-aebd-6ff143466190)

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