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Direct Award for the Supply of 9x Footpath Gritters

TAYSIDE CONTRACTS

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by Tayside Contracts, involved a direct award for the supply of footpath gritters. The contract was completed under the TPPL Grounds, Maintenance and Plant Framework NEPO214, with The Double A Trading Company Ltd receiving the award. This procurement falls within the general public services industry category and was executed in Dundee, Scotland. The tender process utilised an open procedure method, and the award is associated with goods provision, specifically enhancing winter maintenance capabilities. The contract was signed on 4th July 2025 with a value of £261,999.

The awarded contract provides opportunities for businesses specialising in ground maintenance and winter equipment supply to be recognised in public procurement markets. With a focus on price, quality, and supplier capability, businesses that can provide innovation, efficiency, and reliability in equipment operation stand well-suited to compete in future tenders. This example showcases that small to medium enterprises, as demonstrated by The Double A Trading Company Ltd's success, can effectively compete for regional government tenders offering economically advantageous solutions. The procurement process through established frameworks can open doors for similar businesses seeking growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Direct Award for the Supply of 9x Footpath Gritters

Notice Description

Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Grounds, Maintenance and Plant Framework NEPO214 for the purchase of 9x Footpath Gritters. The direct award was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the framework's call-off provisions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to the supply of a 9x footpath gritters to support winter maintenance. The contracting authority assessed framework suppliers and The Double A Trading Company Ltd was identified as offering the most economically advantageous solution in terms of price and quality taking into account equipment specification, delivery requirements and supplier capability. The contract was therefore awarded via direct award without reopening competition, in accordance with the framework rules.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808671
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554719
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£261,999 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 202510 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAYSIDE CONTRACTS
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD3 8SS
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Coldside
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE DOUBLE A TRADING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554719
    Direct Award for the Supply of 9x Footpath Gritters - Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Grounds, Maintenance and Plant Framework NEPO214 for the purchase of 9x Footpath Gritters. The direct award was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the framework's call-off provisions.

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