Award

Purchase of QCB and Gritters

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has completed a contract for the purchase of QCB and gritters, specifically classified under gritter vehicles (CPV: 34144440). The procurement was carried out through a Direct Award under the TPPL framework, focusing on HGVs, specialist vehicles, and waste supplies, under Lot 4. The contract has reached the award stage with ECON Engineering Limited granted the contract, valued at £350,533.67, which was signed on 20 April 2026. The procurement process was conducted without a prior call for competition, justified as falling outside the scope of certain EU directives, and the goods will be delivered within the UKC12 region.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the heavy goods vehicle and specialised vehicle sectors. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying gritters and similar vehicles may find similar contracts appealing. ECON Engineering Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Ripon, North Yorkshire, was successful in this bid, indicating that established manufacturers with capabilities to meet regional authority requirements stand a good chance in similar direct award opportunities. Businesses focusing on producing or supplying specialist vehicles and waste management equipment should consider monitoring such tender processes to expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of QCB and Gritters

Notice Description

Purchase of QCB and Gritters via Direct Award under TPPL Purchase of HGV, Specialist Vehicles, & Waste Supplies - LOT 4

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of QCB and Gritters via Direct Award under TPPL Purchase of HGV, Specialist Vehicles, & Waste Supplies - LOT 4

Procurement Information

Purchase of QCB and Gritters via Direct Award under TPPL Purchase of HGV, Specialist Vehicles, & Waste Supplies - LOT 4

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036757-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,533 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC12 South Teesside

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

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