Open Tender for the Provision of Vehicle Breakdown Recovery Services

What this is

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting offers for vehicle breakdown recovery services for its fleet of light vehicles (up to 3.5 tonnes) and heavy vehicles (over 3.5 tonnes) across two geographical areas: North (East Kilbride, Hamilton, Larkhall, Cambuslang and Rutherglen) and South (Clydesdale). The estimated value is GBP 387,550. The contract is anticipated to run from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2029 with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Contract notice anticipated 29 May 2026.

Key points

• Open Tender for vehicle recovery services across South Lanarkshire (North and South areas) — contract notice anticipated 29 May 2026
• Estimated value GBP 387,550; anticipated start 1 September 2026, duration 36 months + option for 24 month extension
• Covers both light vehicles (up to 3.5t) and heavy vehicles; excludes warranty and specialist repairs

Who can bid

This is a PIN only. Suppliers must be suitably qualified vehicle recovery providers, meeting industry trade body standards and relevant legislation. Services must exclude warranty or specialist repairs. Full eligibility criteria in the contract notice anticipated 29 May 2026.

How it is scored

Open Tender procedure. Full evaluation criteria to be specified in the contract notice.

How to submit

Register interest via Public Contracts Scotland portal. Contact leona.mcphail@southlanarkshire.gov.uk. Full submission details in contract notice anticipated 29 May 2026.

Clarifications

Contact leona.mcphail@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Contract period

Anticipated contract period 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2029 (approximately 36 months), with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Classification

CPV 50118100 — Breakdown and recovery services for cars 50118200 — Breakdown and recovery services for commercial vehicles50118300 — Breakdown and recovery services for buses ScotlandGlasgow & Strathclyde