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Winter Maintenance Service 2025-2027

Westmorland and Furness Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 15:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Westmorland and Furness Council, under the title "Winter Maintenance Service 2025-2027," focuses on delivering essential winter services such as snow and ice clearing in the South Lakeland and Eden areas. The procurement falls under the industry category of transport services with a specific focus on snow-clearing and ice-clearing services, located in the UKD12 region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the contract commencement on 3rd November 2025, with the possibility of renewal until 2027. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process is currently at the award stage, with multiple lots awarded to various suppliers.

The tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs focusing on transport and maintenance services. Businesses equipped with gritting machinery, snow-clearing equipment, or those offering vehicle operated services would find this contract particularly applicable. The open procurement method encourages a broad participation, thus providing smaller enterprises an equal opportunity to secure contracts. The contracts are valued in the millions of pounds, ensuring robust economic engagement for winning bidders, which could enhance their business portfolio and financial standing in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winter Maintenance Service 2025-2027

Notice Description

Lot 1 - Tractor and gritter routes in the Eden and South Lakeland area (PS0.528m per annum) Provision of tractor and driver to carry out gritting services to specific winter routes using either the suppliers own gritter or a Council provided gritter. Lot 2 - Gritter driver and mate support (PS0.120m per annum) Provision of drivers on an ad-hoc basis to drive Council Gritting vehicles. Lot 3 - Additional Winter Maintenance Resources (PS0.072m per annum) Provision of operated plan and equipment to carry out snow clearance works.

Lot Information

Tractor and Gritter Routes

Provision of tractor and driver to carry out gritting services to specific winter routes using either the suppliers own gritter or a Council provided gritter.

Renewal: 1 year

Gritter driver and mate support

Provision of drivers on an ad-hoc basis to drive Council Gritting vehicles.

Renewal: 1 year

Additional Winter Maintenance Resources

Provision of operated plan and equipment to carry out snow clearance works.

Renewal: 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064603-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,956,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Westmorland and Furness Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
TLD12 East Cumbria
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS LIMITED

Dc & Rh labbate

HORTON LANDSCAPES LIMITED

METCALFE BROS LIMITED

Michael Stockdale

NORTHERN PLANT TRADING COMPANY LTD

T T KIRKBRIDE AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTING SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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