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Proc-26-102 | Hire of Gritters

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Jul 2026 at 12:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Proc-26-102 | Hire of Gritters" was conducted by Wrexham County Borough Council. This procurement was within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on gritter vehicles, and was located in the UK region of Wrexham. The process has successfully reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 21st July 2026. The contract involves the hire of nine 18-tonne gritter vehicles for the council's winter maintenance programme, beginning from 1st October 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the NPS Vehicle Hire Framework, Lot 3, which adhered to the council's financial regulations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the vehicle hire and automotive industry, particularly those specialising in heavy-duty equipment suitable for municipal services. Contracts like this can foster business growth by securing a partnership with a public authority, thereby enhancing the supplier's portfolio and credibility. The opportunity was ideally suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Econ Engineering Ltd, which was successful in being awarded the contract. This illustrates that well-prepared SMEs can effectively compete and secure valuable public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Proc-26-102 | Hire of Gritters

Notice Description

Hire of 9no. 18 tonne gritters for WCBC winter maintenance programme. Direct award under NPS Vehicle Hire Framework, Lot 3. In line with WCBC financial regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£277,236 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY 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
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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