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STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 10:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of winter gritting and snow clearance services, under the title "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance." This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000). Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage, with a key date for pre-market engagement set for 20th July 2026. The procurement process is a tender, aiming to address requirements above the threshold with a total gross value of £696,000 and an anticipated contract period starting 1st November 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The process also includes a potential for renewal, and it is particularly suitable for SMEs.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialised in winter maintenance and grounds services to expand their portfolio and secure significant contracts with a reputable public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability in the procurement criteria. Businesses with expertise in delivering efficient, reliable gritting and snow clearance services can leverage their experience to meet the needs of Sheffield's healthcare infrastructure during the winter months. With the authority's openness to market engagement, participants have an opportunity to influence the final tender specifications through proactive engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

Notice Description

Provision of winter gritting and snow clearance services

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061591-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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