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Highways Infrastructure Winter Service Gritting Route Optimisation

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract titled "Highways Infrastructure Winter Service Gritting Route Optimisation" under the industry category of highways consultancy services. The project, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, aims to optimise gritting routes to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs and carbon emissions, and maintain effective winter road treatment. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 24 March 2025 and concluding on 30 September 2025. The open procedure procurement method was used, and the tender was valued at £29,408.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and efficient route planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative and cost-effective gritting route solutions would be well-suited to compete in this space. The project focuses on improving operational efficiency and sustainability, offering potential growth and recognition in the public procurement sector, particularly for those with expertise in reducing carbon footprints and operational costs.

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Notice Title

Highways Infrastructure Winter Service Gritting Route Optimisation

Notice Description

Leeds City Council invites tenders from specialist contractors for a gritting route optimisation exercise. The primary objective is to reduce the number and length of gritting routes from the current 30, through an optimised routing strategy. The exercise aims to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, reduce carbon emissions and maintain effective road treatment during winter weather conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b12bd81c-4c28-48de-be76-4a58621afa9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8459f5c-b5d4-4c52-9cf7-f8471e398614
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,408 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,408 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFECOTE

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