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STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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01 Jul 2026 at 10:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of winter gritting and snow clearance services, titled "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance". The industry category identified is grounds maintenance services, with the procurement classified under the main category of services. This opportunity is situated in the United Kingdom, and a key date to note is the scheduled Pre-Market Engagement, due by 20th July 2026. The contract is above the financial threshold and is intended to start on 1st November 2026, running until 31st March 2028, with the potential for renewal extending to 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced with winter weather conditions and capable of delivering snow clearance solutions. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability for SMEs is affirmed. The provision of these essential services can enhance business growth by securing government contracts and building a reputation within the public sector procurement space. Companies with the capability to meet the operational demands and scale of such projects stand to benefit the most, solidifying their presence in the industry while contributing to public safety and infrastructure maintenance.

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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-06c0f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061600-2026
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

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