Award of Light and Heavy Vehicle Recovery Services Contract to Multiple Operators
Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Light and Heavy Vehicle Recovery Services Contract to Multiple Operators
Awarded 01 Dec 2018
Awarded01 Dec 2018
Value£13,900,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryTransport & Logistics
Ended 2y 11mo ago5y term
Awarded 1 Dec 2018Expired 30 Nov 2023
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police awarded a contract to Auto Rescue 1990 Ltd, Birch Lane Garage Ltd, Charles Wilson, FAM Commercials, Hough Green Garage Ltd, Motor Move UK Ltd, and The Mansfield Group for light and heavy vehicle recovery services within the Greater Manchester area.
The contract, valued at AUD 13,900,000, has a term of 2 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years on a 1+1+1 basis.
The services are divided into geographical lots, with multiple operators per lot and job allocation on a pro-rata basis starting with the highest-scoring bidder.
The contract supports Greater Manchester Police's obligation to ensure free passage of highways and removal of vehicles posing danger or obstruction.
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Award of Light and Heavy Vehicle Recovery Services Contract to Multiple Operators
Won by Auto Rescue 1990 Ltd,Birch Lane Garage Ltd,Charles Wilson,FAM Commercials,Hough Green Garage Ltd,Motor Move UK Ltd,The Mansfield Group · Greater Manchester Combined Authority - Greater Manchester Police
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