Planning

Winter Fleet Vehicle Replacement (Area 5)

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 10:15

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

National Highways is planning a procurement process titled "Winter Fleet Vehicle Replacement (Area 5)" in the Winter Maintenance Vehicles industry category, targeting multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and further afield. This tender, which is in the planning stage as of 12th February 2025, aims to replace up to 50 specialist winter fleet gritting lorries along with additional ancillary products to ensure the safe operation of England's highways during winter conditions. The procurement process is scheduled to move forward, with important dates including a future notice on 2nd June 2025 and the contract period expected to start on 31st October 2025 and end on 1st September 2026. The estimated value of the contract is £10,800,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in winter maintenance vehicles, particularly those manufacturing gritter vehicles and winter equipment. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, fostering diverse business growth. Companies experienced in providing transportation and logistical solutions in challenging weather conditions will find this procurement especially lucrative, allowing them to contribute to the critical infrastructure and economic resilience of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Fleet Vehicle Replacement (Area 5)

Notice Description

The Strategic Road Network (SRN) carries a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight, provides business with the means to get its products and services to their customers, gives access to labour markets and suppliers and encourage trade and new investment. It is essential to the growth, wellbeing and balance of the nation's economy. The weather during winter can have adverse effects on the operation of the SRN and hence the wider economy. It is therefore imperative that National Highways remains able to maintain the safe operation of England's highways during winter conditions, both to fulfil its statutory obligations as Highways Authority and to ensure that the vital role the SRN plays in the English economy is resilient to winter weather conditions. Our requirements - which are subject to change, are to purchase up to 50 no. specialist Winter Fleet Gritting lorries with ancillary products

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08c92c2c-3e56-47f7-8bb3-15055268af55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b439d38c-1baa-4e84-ab12-668412f58085
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

CPV Codes

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

37411000 - Winter equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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