Planning

Auto-Salting and Gritting

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 Jan 2026 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is planning a procurement process for an auto-salting and gritting contract, aimed at enhancing its fleet of gritters with telematics and route tracking capabilities. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an expected tender notice release on 2nd March 2026. The procurement pertains to the services industry, covering comprehensive fleet management and telematics services. This open procedure will affect the regions across the UK, and the anticipated contract will run from 31st August 2026 to 30th August 2028, with a potential extension until 2032.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for companies specialising in fleet management solutions, telematics integration, and maintenance services. Businesses capable of delivering innovative technological solutions to improve route efficiency and track salt usage comprehensively will be well-suited to compete. As the open procedure approach is being utilised, it ensures a competitive environment, encouraging participation from a diverse range of suppliers ready to contribute to this vital regional infrastructure service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto-Salting and Gritting

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council are seeking to initiate a formal procurement process for a new contract to provide auto salting and gritting system for Lancashire County Council's fleet of gritters, including telematics and route tracking functionality to provide accurate data on routes and salt usage, supporting compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06013f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001180-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.mark@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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