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WHTHT - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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21 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "WHTHT - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance" was undertaken by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to secure grounds maintenance services specifically for winter gritting and snow clearance. The contract falls under the SBS framework, SBS10501 Lot 3, with a contract period starting on 1st November 2025 and ending on 31st October 2028, and includes two optional 12-month extensions. This selective procurement process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The project encompasses services within the East of England, United Kingdom, and involves a minimal contract value of £90,000 with a total value reaching £101,160. This contract has now been successfully awarded to Clearway Gritting Ltd as of 21st May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced with winter conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this kind of contract due to the stated suitability preferences. Given the specific nature of the services required—gritting and snow clearance—companies providing innovative and efficient solutions in adverse weather conditions could leverage this as a means to bolster their service portfolios and enhance business growth. The contract's multi-year duration, coupled with the potential for extension, offers sustainable business opportunities for the selected supplier.

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Notice Title

WHTHT - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

Notice Description

Direct award for Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance under SBS framework SBS10501 Lot 3. Contract period 3 year with 12 months plus 12 months optional extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5783c9c8-1818-4472-a939-877180850ef2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 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
WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
AL8 6NS
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLEARWAY GRITTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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