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WDC AB Winter Gritting Services (ESPH721 JB)

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 10:08

Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council recently concluded the procurement process for its Winter Gritting Services contract, denoted as "WDC AB Winter Gritting Services (ESPH721 JB)." Situated in Hailsham, UKJ22, the council aimed to secure services that include snow and ice removal from various sites within the borough during the winter months of October to March. The procurement, overseen by Adam Bennett, was conducted through an open competition under the legal framework of the UK's 2023 legislation. The tender stage commenced on 5th September 2025, followed by significant deadlines for enquiries and submissions by 17th and 30th September, respectively. The award announcement was made on 17th December 2025, confirming the contract's commencement on 15th December and continuation until May 2028. With an estimated gross value of £180,000, Outco Limited was successfully appointed as the service provider.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in road salt distribution and snow-clearing operations to expand their footprint in the public sector market. Companies with expertise in car park maintenance and ice-clearing services, particularly SMEs, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders aimed at local government bodies. By engaging in open competition processes like this, businesses can establish long-term relationships with public authorities, enhancing their reputation and portfolio in infrastructure maintenance and municipal service sectors. Those capable of delivering quality services while maintaining competitive costs will find similar tenders advantageous for growth and diversification.

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Notice Title

WDC AB Winter Gritting Services (ESPH721 JB)

Notice Description

Wealden District Council is in the process of appointing a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver a new Winter Gritting Services contract. The new Winter Gritting Services contract will deliver an uninterrupted gritting service including the removal of snow and/or ice where appropriate, across a number of General Fund and Housing Revenue Account sites across the Borough during the winter months (defined as 1st October to 31st March).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05954e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083649-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34927100 - Road salt

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

90630000 - Ice-clearing services

98351100 - Car park services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adam Bennett
Contact Email
esph@wealden.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OUTCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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