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The provision of gritting services for Northamptonshire Police

POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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10 Feb 2026 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Northamptonshire, focuses on the provision of gritting services for the Northamptonshire Police Estate. Categorised under the industry of road salt and snow/ice-clearing services, the procurement was conducted via a framework call-off with an award status. This contract, valued at up to £60,921.20, is set to start on 16th December 2024 and end on 15th December 2026, with possible extensions of 24 months. The services will be delivered in the East Midlands, UK. The procurement method employed in this process is selective, indicating a call-off from a pre-established framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in road maintenance and weather-related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as these are identified as suitable applicants. With the potential for contract extensions, businesses can secure a long-term engagement with a reputable public sector entity, providing stability and room for service expansion and growth. Nationwide Gritting Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, reflecting the suitability for businesses of similar scale to engage and thrive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

The provision of gritting services for Northamptonshire Police

Notice Description

The provision of gritting services for the Northamptonshire Police Estate Awarded via framework call off E&F2022/s000-021638 Lot 6 with an up to value of PS60,921.20. 2 X 12 months extension options available. The authority has no obligation to spend the full contract amount.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-872b8ed2-8f5d-4135-944b-4bdc66fedf20
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9f20a6a-7079-47f6-a5c4-9afc678528a5
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,921 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 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
POLICE, FIRE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELLINGBOROUGH
Postcode
NN8 6GS
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Brickhill and Queensway
Westminster Constituency
Wellingborough and Rushden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONWIDE GRITTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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