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Award

19 Jun 2026 at 08:07

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes, has completed the procurement process to purchase eight ex-hire fixed body gritters equipped with snow ploughs. Targeted at the winter-maintenance vehicles industry, this procurement falls under the category of goods and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, specifically a voluntary ex ante transparency notice. The contract was awarded to Econ Engineering Ltd, valued at £451,200, and was signed on 8th June 2026. The procurement process was driven by the absence of competition for technical reasons, as these specific vehicles were available in Econ Engineering Ltd's existing ex-hire fleet.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises involved in the maintenance and supply of winter vehicles, especially those ready to deliver specialised vehicle solutions. Businesses in vehicle manufacturing and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in winter road maintenance equipment, can explore potential collaborations or subcontract opportunities given the possibility of additional purchases under Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Engaging in such contracts can provide significant business growth opportunities by establishing connections with regional authorities like Fife Council.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters

Notice Description

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow ploughs from Econ Engineering Ltd

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow plough from Econ Engineering Ltd

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

Procurement Information

The Council intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The vehicles are available as part of the Econ Engineering Ltd existing ex-hire fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b00b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057834-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£451,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20262 weeks 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
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

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