Tender

EEAST - Winter Gritting Consumables

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 14:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust is seeking a supplier for winter gritting consumables under the title "EEAST - Winter Gritting Consumables". This tender, classified under the road salt industry category, involves the provision of goods like de-icing white salt and other related supplies for an Estate Department on an ad-hoc basis. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 6th August 2025 and a contract duration from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2029. The procurement location is in Bedford, United Kingdom, with the tender issued under a limited procurement method via competitive quotation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in road salt products and other winter maintenance goods. The potential contract value of £40,000 can offer a stable revenue stream over several years. Companies with experience in providing large quantities of winter maintenance supplies and the capability to manage on-demand orders would find this contract beneficial. Although the procurement is not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, established suppliers in the sector can leverage this opportunity to forge a long-term relationship with the NHS, enhancing their reputation and expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST - Winter Gritting Consumables

Notice Description

The Trust is looking for a Supplier to provide Winter Gritting Consumables for our Estates Department to order on an ad-hoc basis, to be called off as and when required. The types of items shall include, but not limited to, * De-Icing White Salt 10Kgs - Individual Bags * De-Icing White Salt Pallet - 100 x 10Kgs Bags * Wolf Garten 20Kgs Drop Spreader * Medium Hand Scoop 1.5Kgs * Salt Bins 400kg/350L Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f5c4de1-4f9b-486c-ae9a-98fa3af306da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20cc7f51-6237-4e27-a2c1-45700da5f529
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01234243122

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK44 3WH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Kingsbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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