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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the hire of three gritters was conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, a regional authority located in Blackburn, UKD41. The process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically gritter vehicles, as per the CPV classification scheme. The procurement method was a limited procedure through a direct award without a prior call for competition, under the YPO Framework 1170. The contract, valued at GBP 173,554.68, has been awarded to Econ Engineering Limited as of 6th July 2026. The process is marked complete, with an active contract status and the procurement falling outside the scope of application of the directive.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture, leasing, or maintenance of specialised vehicles, specifically gritter vehicles. Such businesses can benefit from this type of direct award process under established frameworks like YPO. The procurement, completed swiftly through a direct award, showcases an efficient method for large-scale suppliers such as Econ Engineering Limited to secure contracts without the need for a lengthy competition phase. Businesses with the capability to provide high-quality, reliable specialist vehicles promptly and efficiently are well-suited to compete in similar tenders that require a streamlined procurement approach.

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Notice Title

Hire of 3 x Gritters

Notice Description

Contract hire of 3 x Gritters for two winter seasons.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract hire of 3 x Gritters for two winter seasons.

Procurement Information

Direct award under the YPO Framework 1170 - Purchase, Lease and Hire of Specialist Vehicles 3.5T and over Including Associated Products and Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c557
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063710-2026
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
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,554 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH 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
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

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