Tender

BBV HS2 MWCC North - Gritting 2026 - 2030

BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2

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Tender

06 Feb 2026 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 is inviting tenders for the provision of gritting services from 2026 to 2030, titled "BBV HS2 MWCC North - Gritting 2026 - 2030". This procurement process is classified under the road salt industry category, with additional relevant classifications including gritter vehicles and salt spreaders. The services will cover the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with all interested parties required to submit their proposals by 18th February 2026, 11:11 AM. The contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 6th March 2030, with an estimated contract value ranging from £2,500,000 to £5,000,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in winter road maintenance services, specifically those equipped with gritter vehicles and salt spreaders. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the suitability criteria support these organisations. The buyer, Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2, seeks a provider that can offer comprehensive 24-hour emergency gritting services, thus companies with robust operational capabilities and reliability in severe weather conditions will be best positioned to compete. This contract could significantly enhance the successful bidder's portfolio and market presence in the infrastructure services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBV HS2 MWCC North - Gritting 2026 - 2030

Notice Description

The contractor will provide BBV with Gritting services, Salt grit box replenishment & snow clearance. We require the contractor to visit various locations covering Area North, at agreed trigger temperatures, provide services to mapped roads as required. The provider needs to be able to offer a comprehensive 24-hour available emergency gritting services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1e0900a-2d16-4364-94e2-5193f30fd4b8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144420 - Salt spreaders

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 6 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2
Contact Name
Elle Lindsay
Contact Email
elle.lindsay@balfourbeattyvinci.com
Contact Phone
07702633162

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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