Tender

Highways Winter Gritting Service

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Jun 2022 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Thurrock Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Highways Winter Gritting Service", which falls under the highway operation services category. This procurement process is in the Tender stage and is set to conclude with bids due by 31st August 2022. The work entails providing gritting lorries and drivers for a minimum of 24 weeks annually, from 1st October to the end of the first week of April. Interested parties can submit their applications electronically or in writing, with detailed guidance available through the specified procurement platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in winter weather services and highway maintenance. Companies that possess the necessary vehicles and qualified drivers, as well as a proficient understanding of operational planning during winter months, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this service can lead to fruitful partnerships with local authorities and contribute to sustained business growth in regional service contracts.

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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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034cab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017925-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beverley Locke
Contact Email
blocke@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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