Tender

BBV HS2 MWCC North - Gritting

BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2

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Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive gritting services, including salt grit box replenishment and snow clearance, for various locations in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement is in the tender stage, with an end date of 10th August 2025. The services fall under the industry category of road salt with classifications for gritter vehicles and salt spreaders. The contract will commence on 15th October 2025 and conclude on 11th July 2028, with an estimated value of £500,000. The main procurement category is services, and the process is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Interested businesses should ensure they have the capability to offer 24-hour emergency gritting services as required by Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the road maintenance and winter service sectors to establish or expand their presence within a critical infrastructure project like HS2. Companies with expertise in providing emergency gritting services and maintaining a fleet of gritter vehicles and salt spreaders would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The substantial contract value and multi-year term provide excellent potential for business growth and revenue stability. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate, potentially enhancing their market position and contributing to local economic development in the West Midlands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBV HS2 MWCC North - Gritting

Notice Description

The contractor will provide BBV with Gritting services, Salt grit box replenishment & snow clearance. We require the contractor to visit various locations covering Area North, at agreed trigger temperatures, provide services to mapped roads as required. The provider needs to be able to offer a comprehensive 24-hour available emergency gritting services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4caa7256-8f1e-42e2-9976-c21b5591a777
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77b984cc-d224-496f-aa90-80e62eebe4d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144420 - Salt spreaders

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 11 Jul 2028 2-3 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
BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LP
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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