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NHS Borders Winter Gritting

NHS BORDERS

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 12:39

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 13:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Borders awarded a contract for winter gritting and snow clearance services, covering various health and hospital sites in the Melrose region (UKM91). This procurement, completed under an open procedure with active contract statuses noted as of 3rd December 2025, focuses on services within the healthcare sector, specifically snow-clearing services classified under CPV 90620000. The buying organisation, NHS Borders, signed contracts on 17th October 2025 with Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS for three lots, each focusing on different sets of health centres and hospitals across the region.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities by providing snow-clearing services to public health facilities, which can be attractive for service providers specialising in environmental and construction services related to public works. Companies with expertise in quality service delivery, as indicated by the award criteria (60% quality, 40% price), will find these contracts particularly compelling. The procurement method allows tenders to be submitted electronically, facilitating broader participation, especially from SMEs familiar with local conditions and adept in delivering precise services as required by NHS Borders. Beneficially, such contracts could enhance partnerships with public bodies and pave the way for long-term relationships within the procurement framework, potentially including service extensions as per tender documentation.

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Notice Title

NHS Borders Winter Gritting

Notice Description

Treatment (gritting and snow clearance) to car parks, access roads and footpaths around NHS Borders properties.

Lot Information

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 1

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Kelso Health Centre Kelso Hospital Coldstream Health Centre Greenlaw Medical Centre Knoll Hospital Eyemouth Health Centre & Day Hospital Earlston Health Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 2

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Newcastleton Health Centre Jedburgh Health Centre Hawick Health Centre Hawick Community Hospital & Dental Centre Selkirk Health Centre Andrew Lang Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 3

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Galavale Hospital Galashiels Health Centre Sime Place Day Unit Roxburgh Street Health Centre Stow Health Centre Melrose Health Centre Lauder Health Centre St Ronanas Health Centre Firholm Day Unit Hay Lodge Hospital & Health Centre West Linton Health Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054961
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079332-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
16 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BORDERS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.vevers@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1896826339

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9BS
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS

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