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x1 - 18t Gritter

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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16 Jul 2026 at 10:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of an 18-tonne gritter by St.Helens Council has been completed. This direct award was made via the YPO Framework 1170, Lot 7, in the category of gritter vehicles. Located in Sale, England, St.Helens Council acted as the buyer, with the award status marked as active as of 9th July 2026. The total value of the contract is £131,244.50, and the contract period spans from 15th to 16th July 2026. The procurement was specifically aimed at facilitating small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in the manufacturing or supplying of gritter vehicles. The direct award method simplifies the bidding process, benefiting businesses that can efficiently deliver high-quality goods within tight timelines. Companies that have a strong track record of fulfilling public sector contracts and a focus on providing specialised heavy-duty vehicles will be well-suited to win similar procurements in the future, fostering further business development in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

x1 - 18t Gritter

Notice Description

Direct award via YPO Framework 1170 - Lot 7

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c6606cd-f940-475c-a0d5-8d59d11c9f34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a5ae248-e866-4d73-8ca9-868e3433112c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£131,244 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£131,244 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROMAQUIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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