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The Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware for Gritters

GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council, acting as both buyer and central purchasing body, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Winter Gritting System and associated hardware for gritters. This procurement process is categorised under General Public Services, focusing on services related to vehicle telematics. The contract, following an open procedure, was awarded to Safecote Limited, a supplier based in Stockport. The service, delivered across the UK, commenced on 10th September 2025 and is initially set for a three-year period with the possibility of a two-year extension, ending potentially in September 2030. The total contract value over five years is GBP 181,031.20, funded by the council's revenue budget, and mandatory community benefits were a key aspect of the tender.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the vehicle and telematics sectors, offering avenues for implementing advanced telematics solutions in public service vehicles. Businesses capable of providing vehicle interface hardware, telematics software, and associated training would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on community benefits, such as job creation and supply chain development, makes it an attractive proposition for companies looking to enhance their social value contributions on a regional scale.

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Notice Title

The Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware for Gritters

Notice Description

Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware was awarded via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Vehicle Telematics and Journey Recorders DPS -750 Lot 1 Vehicle Telematics. This procurement includes - Purchase of hardwire interface fitted to each of the Council's gritting fleet, Rental of Winter gritting web-based software solution, Purchase of Fixtures and fittings, for use of the winter gritting software in gritter cabs by drivers, Rental of tablets, Associated training and Ad-hoc repairs not covered under the warranty period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware was awarded via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Vehicle Telematics and Journey Recorders DPS -750 Lot 1 Vehicle Telematics. This procurement includes - Purchase of hardwire interface fitted to each of the Council's gritting fleet, Rental of Winter gritting web-based software solution, Purchase of Fixtures and fittings, for use of the winter gritting software in gritter cabs by drivers, Rental of tablets, Associated training and Ad-hoc repairs not covered under the warranty period. The contract start date is 10th September 2025. The initial term of the contract for services is for a period of three (3) years, until 9th September 2028, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years until 9th September 2030. The award value over the five-year duration is (GBP)181,031.20 the budget requirements will be met by the councils Revenue budget. Community Benefit (CB) was included as part of the tender process as a mandatory requirement. The CB outcomes to be delivered must total 100 minimum points, based on the council's CB menu.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811287
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540946
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32441300 - Telematics system

64226000 - Telematics services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£181,031 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 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
GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Craig MacArthur
Contact Email
craig.macarthur@glasgow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFECOTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540946
    The Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware for Gritters - Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware was awarded via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Vehicle Telematics and Journey Recorders DPS -750 Lot 1 Vehicle Telematics. This procurement includes - Purchase of hardwire interface fitted to each of the Council's gritting fleet, Rental of Winter gritting web-based software solution, Purchase of Fixtures and fittings, for use of the winter gritting software in gritter cabs by drivers, Rental of tablets, Associated training and Ad-hoc repairs not covered under the warranty period.

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