Award

Purchase of Gritters

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Borders Council has concluded the procurement process for the purchase of gritters, a contract which was signed on 6th June 2025. The contract, valued at £277,000, is categorised under goods within the general public services sector and falls within the region of UKM91. This procurement process was executed through a limited method, specifically, an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, for the acquisition of four pre-owned Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2635 with Econ wet spreaders. The tender stage is marked as complete, and the awarded supplier is Econ Engineering Ltd, an SME based in Ripon, UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in automotive equipment supply, particularly those offering specialised vehicle modifications. Companies with expertise in the maintenance and refurbishment of pre-owned vehicles, like those with technical capabilities in fitting specialised equipment, would be well-suited for similar future opportunities. Participation in such selective procurement processes can enhance business growth by fostering relationships with regional authorities such as the Scottish Borders Council and potentially leading to further contract awards in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Gritters

Notice Description

Purchase of four pre-owned Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2635 26T Chassis C/W Econ 9 cubic metre wet spreaders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of four pre-owned Mercedes-Benz Arocs 2635 26T Chassis C/W Econ 9 cubic metre wet spreaders.

Procurement Information

The gritters being purchased are ex-hire gritters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803183
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534275
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£277,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ryan Douglas
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
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
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ECON ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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