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CP2676-25 Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Combined Part Exchange

Devon County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Sep 2025 at 10:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

03 Sep 2025 at 10:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2025 at 16:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Devon County Council, concerns the purchase of five pre-owned gritters with the opportunity for part exchange of four used gritters previously owned by the authority. The process uses an open procurement method under the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54. The industry category is goods, specifically gritters (CPV code 34144440), indicating a focus on providing essential winter road maintenance equipment. The council, located in Exeter, UK, has completed this procurement stage, with the contract awarded on 15th September 2025. Key dates included the tender period ending on 14th July 2025, with the contract active from 15th September 2025 to 30th April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the automotive supply sector, particularly those specialising in heavy vehicles and equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded company ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED from North Yorkshire, are well-positioned to compete, suggesting that businesses focusing on second-hand vehicle sales, refurbishment, and part exchange services could benefit. The successful bidding in an open procedure highlights potential for future opportunities in further tenders for public authorities needing similar equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2676-25 Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Combined Part Exchange

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) has now awarded this contract for the purchase of 5 x Pre-Owned Gritters and will be part exchanging 4 used gritters previously owned by the authority

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0546fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057218-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Devon County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER,
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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