Tender

Highways Winter Gritting Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jun 2022 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council is seeking contractors for a Highways Winter Gritting Service, with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage. This contract will span from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2029, requiring services for a minimum of 24 weeks each year between 1st October and early April. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 31st August 2022. The service falls under the industry category of highway operation services, and proposals must be submitted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in winter maintenance services, particularly those with the capacity to supply gritting lorries and qualified drivers. SMEs with experience in providing similar services would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, as no TUPE regulations are in effect, allowing for a straightforward bidding process. Vendors located within or near Essex will have a logistical advantage as the services are required to be delivered in the Thurrock area.

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Notice Title

Highways Winter Gritting Service

Notice Description

The Council requires a Contractor to provide a winter gritting Service to Thurrock. The Contractor will be required to supply sufficient gritting lorries and drivers for all routes within the timescales given. The Winter Gritting Service is provided for a minimum of 24 weeks per year between the 1st October and the end of the 1st week of April of each year. Further details can be found in the Tender documents. This service is currently delivered inhouse. There are NO TUPE requirements Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250f2e27-bc42-47d8-9c31-c1a5dafbfc54
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712200 - Highway operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ESSEX
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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