Tender

Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council, located in Exeter, UK, has initiated a tender process titled "Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange," under the industry category of gritter vehicles. This open procurement opportunity involves the purchase and part exchange of six pre-owned 18-tonne gritters, with a submission deadline set for 14th July 2026. The enquiry period for any clarifications ends on 26th June 2026, and the award decision is expected by 20th August 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 31st August 2026 to 2nd October 2026. This opportunity follows the open procedure procurement method, and the tender, valued at approximately £960,000, is above the procurement threshold and covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those with a focus on heavy-duty vehicles like gritters. Companies with capabilities in acquiring and refurbishing used vehicles, alongside offering competitive pricing models, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, given their suitability to meet the procurement requirements. The potential for growth through this contract can attract both local and national suppliers aiming to bolster their service offerings and expand their client base with a reputable public authority such as Devon County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange

Notice Description

Devon County Council (DCC) is seeking tenders for the purchase of a number of Preowned Salt Spreaders (Gritters) and combined part exchange. DCC is requesting tenders for Six 18 tonne gritters 6m3 vehicles. The detailed specification and requirements for these vehicles can be found in the tender documentation. The offered vehicles must, at a minimum meet ALL of the requirements listed in the specification. Additionally, as part of this process DCC wish to Part exchange a number of our existing vehicles as part of this transaction and bidders will also be required to include pricings as part of their price submission, payable to the council for the Part Exchange of the listed Vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055635-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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