Award

Contract Hire of 4 x Gritters

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Sep 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement process, Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council sought out contracts for the hire of four gritter vehicles under the YPO Specialist Vehicles Framework. This process falls under the classification of "services" in the CPV scheme and focuses on the procurement of gritter vehicles. The vehicles are intended for use in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded with an award stage, as of 16th September 2025, with a total contract value of £213,044. The contract period is set from 26th September 2025 to 30th April 2027, spanning one to three winter seasons.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, particularly those equipped to lease specialist vehicles like gritters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, though the tender was ultimately awarded to Econ Engineering Limited, a large-scale organisation. Companies aiming to expand their presence in public contracts within the North West region could find similar opportunities in such framework agreements, which streamline the procurement process for both buyers and suppliers. By positioning themselves as reliable suppliers of essential winter maintenance equipment, businesses can enhance their growth prospects and gain a foothold in this sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Hire of 4 x Gritters

Notice Description

2 x Econ 6cu dry spreaders (mounted to 18Tonne 4x4 chassis) for a one winter season (October to April) contract hire. 2 x Econ 6cu dry spreaders (mounted to 18Tonne 4x4 chassis) for a three winter season (October to April) contract hire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f359e7aa-ac67-483a-86ea-a04440f71f52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b299b4-e5fc-4e7d-83ee-e87812de6b3d
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,044 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,044 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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