Award

Provision of Gritter Hire

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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06 Nov 2025 at 10:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Gritter Hire" has been completed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This project falls under the goods category in the vehicle-fleet management services industry (CPV: 50111100) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 6th November 2025. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 17th October 2025 to 16th October 2026. The contract value is £228,416.40. ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED has been awarded this contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle-fleet management, particularly those specialising in services such as gritter hire. While the tender was not specifically targeting small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms in the industry with the capability to provide timely fleet solutions can benefit significantly. Companies positioned to supply, manage, and maintain large fleets, especially during the high-demand winter gritting season, would find this contract appealing for business growth and market penetration in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Gritter Hire

Notice Description

Customer would like APS to run a direct award from RM6265. Timescales are short as need vehicles in place by October. PIPELINE - Vehicle Hire Solutions The Fleet Management division wish to hire the winter gritting fleet for the 2025 / 2026 season

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52358d4f-d599-42a2-833a-1ad2d6dfd278
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb4b022-b9a9-4a49-ae1f-60ad81342af1
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£228,416 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£228,416 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council : GMCA - Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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