Tender

Gritters Hire

DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Jun 2022 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently conducting a tender for the hire of sixteen 26-tonner and two 7.5-tonner gritting vehicles, with a total estimated value of £780,000. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and is classified under CPV code 34144440 for gritters. The tender period is active, and submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 on 18th July 2022. The contract is expected to run from October to mid-April over the winter seasons of 2022/23 and 2023/24, with a requirement for full vehicle refurbishment and operator training at five council depots.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses involved in vehicle hire and maintenance services. Companies specialising in the provision of winter-maintenance vehicles, such as gritters, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on community benefits within the procurement, firms that can demonstrate social value through local employment or sustainable practices may find themselves at an advantage in the evaluation process. Moreover, participants should be prepared to meet specific financial and technical criteria set forth by the Council.

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Notice Title

Gritters Hire

Notice Description

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots. Oct 22 - Apr 24.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0346ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016391-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.wasteneighbourhood@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3033333000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway
Delivery Location
TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway

Local Authority
Dumfries and Galloway
Electoral Ward
Nith
Westminster Constituency
Dumfries and Galloway

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