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EEAST - Winter Gritting Consumables (250606)

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Sep 2025 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

14 Jul 2025 at 10:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust aimed to secure a supplier for "Winter Gritting Consumables" for their Estates Department. This procurement falls under the "goods" category and is part of an open competition process, below the threshold. The latest contract was awarded to Ground Control Ltd, with the procurement process concluded by September 2025. The contract is set to commence on 1st November 2025, with a completion date of 31st October 2028, and may extend for up to two more years. The procurement followed the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54. The Trust is located in Melbourn, United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in supplying winter gritting and road salt products. Organisations capable of providing items such as de-icing white salt, drop spreaders, and salt bins would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract, valued at £40,000 with the potential for renewal, offers a secure revenue stream and expansion possibilities within government contracts, especially for SMEs and VCSEs qualifying under the outlined suitability criteria. Firms interested in government supply chains and those looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector contracts would benefit from engaging in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EEAST - Winter Gritting Consumables (250606)

Notice Description

The Trust is looking for a Supplier to provide Winter Gritting Consumables for our Estates Department to order on an ad-hoc basis, to be called off as and when required. The types of items shall include, but not limited to, * De-Icing White Salt 10Kgs - Individual Bags * De-Icing White Salt Pallet - 100 x 10Kgs Bags * Wolf Garten 20Kgs Drop Spreader * Medium Hand Scoop 1.5Kgs * Salt Bins 400kg/350L

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will run initially from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2028 with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months.

Renewal: The contract will run initially from 1st November 2025 until 31st October 2028 with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of up to twelve (12) months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060167-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST
Additional Buyers

EAST OF ENGLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE NHS TRUST HEADQUARTERS

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@eastamb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01234243122

Buyer Location

Locality
MELBOURN
Postcode
SG8 6EN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Melbourn
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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