Award

NHS Borders Winter Gritting

NHS BORDERS

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Award

03 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

16 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Borders is inviting tenders for the "NHS Borders Winter Gritting" project, aimed at providing gritting and snow clearance services at various NHS properties across the Scottish Borders. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions. The tender closes on the 16th of July, 2025, and the award period starts on the same day. This contract is valued at £360,000 and covers services in the UKM91 region, specifically within the health industry category. Interested parties must submit their proposals by the deadline and ensure compliance with the detailed quality and price criteria outlined in the tender documents.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in winter maintenance solutions. Companies able to provide high-quality gritting and snow clearance services are well-suited to compete for this contract, which includes three lots focusing on different geographical areas and NHS sites. With the potential to extend the contract over four years, successful tenderers can secure a steady revenue stream and foster long-term growth opportunities in collaboration with a major public health organisation like NHS Borders. Furthermore, demonstrating community benefits through quality submissions could provide an edge in the competitive selection process.

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Notice Title

NHS Borders Winter Gritting

Notice Description

Treatment (gritting and snow clearance) to car parks, access roads and footpaths around NHS Borders properties.

Lot Information

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 1

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Kelso Health Centre Kelso Hospital Coldstream Health Centre Greenlaw Medical Centre Knoll Hospital Eyemouth Health Centre & Day Hospital Earlston Health Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 2

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Newcastleton Health Centre Jedburgh Health Centre Hawick Health Centre Hawick Community Hospital & Dental Centre Selkirk Health Centre Andrew Lang Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 3

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Galavale Hospital Galashiels Health Centre Sime Place Day Unit Roxburgh Street Health Centre Stow Health Centre Melrose Health Centre Lauder Health Centre St Ronanas Health Centre Firholm Day Unit Hay Lodge Hospital & Health Centre West Linton Health Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801383
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544810
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90620000 - Snow-clearing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BORDERS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.vevers@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1896826339

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9BS
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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