Tender

Winter Gritting for WBC Livewire Sites

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Warrington, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender for "Winter Gritting for WBC Livewire Sites". This procurement process is currently at the tender stage and was initiated on 13th August 2025. Interested suppliers need to submit their bids by 12th September 2025. The services sought include winter gritting and snow clearing, with operations spanning from November to March across the UKD61 region. The procurement is being conducted via an open competition, although it is noted as being below the threshold for certain requirements, and submissions are to be made electronically via the specified submission portal. This contract has a start date of 1st October 2025, with a completion date set for 30th September 2028, and options for two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in rock salt supply and snow-clearing services. Firms with GPS tracking capabilities for vehicles, experience in handling site-specific risk assessments, and possessing a strong safety record would likely have a competitive edge. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically noted as suitable candidates for this procurement. The emphasis on both quality and price with a weighting of 45% and 55%, respectively, allows businesses that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining quality services to thrive. Given the contract's renewal potential, successful bidders may benefit from a long-term business relationship with the council.

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Notice Title

Winter Gritting for WBC Livewire Sites

Notice Description

The Contractor will provide winter gritting and snow clearance services to include, but not be limited to: * Site Surveys * Site specific gritting plans / routes * Site specific risk assessments and method statements * Gritting from 1st November - March as required unless otherwise agreed * Minimal disruption, where applicable due to site operating hours overnight site attendance * GPS tracked vehicles to be used * Access to live data / service reports via a web based portal * Road surface temperature forecasting supplied by the Met Office * Automated Pre and Post service email notifications * Dedicated Account Manager * Professional, trained and fully insured operatives * Priority Snow Clearance * Health & Safety obligations met * Monthly invoices

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two 12 month extensions available when the initial contract period expires.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05874d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048511-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

14410000 - Rock salt

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
centralprocurement@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1UH
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

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