Cornwall Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Light Vehicle Recovery and Operational Support Services for Tamar Bridge and Saltash Tunnel

Awarded 01 Jan 2018

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Awarded01 Jan 2018

Value£600,000.00

SupplierTonkin Recovery Ltd

AgencyCornwall Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 5y 10mo ago3y term

Awarded 1 Jan 2018Expired 31 Dec 2020

About

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Tonkin Recovery Ltd for the provision of 24/7 light vehicle recovery and traffic management services on the Tamar Bridge and in the adjacent Saltash Tunnel, along with ancillary operational support duties.

The contract, valued at AUD 600,000, covers a three-year term with an option to extend for a further 12 months.

The primary duty is the recovery of light vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight to minimise traffic disruption, supported by business-critical tasks such as de-icing, building security, emergency generator operation, and roving emergency response, as well as routine duties including parking enforcement and litter removal.

All operational support staff are trained in vehicle recovery safety procedures by a recognised organisation such as the Institute of Vehicle Recovery.

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