Award

Supply & Delivery of 10 Gritters

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

07 Jul 2025 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

Northumberland County Council has completed the procurement process for the supply and delivery of 10 gritters, with the award tagged as "active" on 2nd July 2025. The procurement falls under the industry category of "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation" and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This contract was executed through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 9th July 2025 and concluding on 9th October 2026. The total contract value is £1,679,176.80.

This opportunity is beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as it demonstrates the potential for growth through the supply of specialised vehicles to public authorities. Businesses in the transport equipment sector, particularly those capable of meeting specific technical requirements such as engine specifications of the Mercedes-Benz Arocs model, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The awarded supplier, Bell Truck Sales Ltd, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in fulfilling such contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply & Delivery of 10 Gritters

Notice Description

Supply and delivery of 10 Gritters as per the following specification Vehicle Model: Cab: Engine: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 1824 AK 4x4 Cab: S-cab ClassicSpace, 2.30 m, tunnel 320 mm Engine: Eng. OM936,inline 6, 7.7 l, 175kW (238hp),1000 Nm

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2df12d3d-b713-406f-9ce3-fd8087f0532f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73b2fea9-dc0b-4731-b49f-912bc3cd540b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,679,176 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,679,176 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORPETH
Postcode
NE61 2EF
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Morpeth Kirkhill
Westminster Constituency
North Northumberland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELL TRUCK SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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