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SWI26080 Purchase of Winter Maintenance Gritter Fleet

Torbay Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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10 Jun 2026 at 11:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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06 May 2026 at 09:41

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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06 May 2026 at 09:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a winter maintenance gritter fleet, specifically acquiring six used gritter vehicles. This tender, titled "SWI26080 Purchase of Winter Maintenance Gritter Fleet," falls under the goods category in the industry related to vehicles and maintenance. The procurement, facilitated by SWISCo Ltd on behalf of Torbay Council, covers the region of Torquay, United Kingdom, with a focus on delivery within the UKK42 region. The contract was awarded to ECON Engineering Limited, with the direct award approach rationalised by the vehicles meeting the technical and specification requirements, thus providing good value. The contract details were finalised with a signature date set for 22nd May 2026, and the contract period was scheduled over two days from 26th May to 27th May 2026.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in vehicle manufacturing, sales, and maintenance services. By acquiring used vehicles in a direct award setting, businesses that specialise in second-hand vehicle evaluations or refurbishments can leverage their expertise. The tender also offers potential for enterprises focused on supporting winter maintenance operations. Companies within the UK and those familiar with public sector procurement would likely be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and growth prospects within government supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SWI26080 Purchase of Winter Maintenance Gritter Fleet

Notice Description

SWISCo Ltd, a company wholly owned by and delivering services on behalf of Torbay Council, is intending to purchase 6 gritter vehicles that they have been hiring.

Procurement Information

Purchase of 6 used Gritter Vehicles which SWISCo have been hiring for the past 4 years. The vehicles meet the specification requirements and represent good value for used vehicles. As these vehicles are used and not new, and are owned by the Supplier, they cannot be provided by anyone else.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069211
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054637-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£268,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£268,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 27 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Torbay Council
Additional Buyers

SWISCo Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Postcode Area
Torquay
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Econ Engineering Ltd

Further Information

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