Tamar Bridge Operational Support Services Contract incorporating Recovery of Light Vehicles

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Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Tonkin Recovery Ltd for a 4-year operational support services contract, with an option to extend by a further 2 x 12 month periods, valued at £1,350,000.

The primary duty is the provision of a 24/7 light vehicle recovery service (up to 3.5 tonne gross vehicle weight) and traffic management on the four vehicle lanes over the Tamar Bridge and in the adjacent Saltash Tunnel, ensuring timely and safe recovery of vehicles to minimise hazards and disruption to users.

Ancillary business critical duties include de-icing of South Cantilever Lane/Footpaths/Car Parks, ensuring security of all buildings/offices within Tamar Bridge areas of jurisdiction, start up/close down of Emergency Supply Generator, and providing a roving resource for emergencies or investigations during late evening and early morning when staffing levels are at a minimum.

Routine duties include transfer of Abnormal Load Crossing Receipts to Toll Plaza, enforcement of 2 hour maximum parking in bridge car park, removal of litter/debris from bridge grounds, and transfer of recycling materials to contractors.

All Operational Support Staff will have received training in vehicle recovery safety procedures from a recognized organisation such as the Institute of Vehicle Recovery (IVR).