Award

Award of Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27 (CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265 Fw DA)

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

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Award

10 Apr 2026 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for the "Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27" under the CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions framework (reference RM6265). This procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically for hire of industrial vehicles with a driver, and is situated in Lochgilphead, Scotland (postal code PA31 8RT). The contract was signed with Econ Engineering Ltd on 4th October 2026, and the order form is operational from 22nd October 2026 to 22nd April 2027. The procurement process, tagged at the award stage, utilises a direct procurement method, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without a competitive bid process. The award value is £530,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or hiring of industrial vehicles, specifically gritter vehicles. Companies capable of providing reliable winter road maintenance equipment and services would be ideally positioned to pursue similar contracts. Such procurement processes under a framework agreement like CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions streamline entry for qualified suppliers, facilitating growth in sectors equipped to handle public service contracts efficiently. Additionally, for businesses capable of direct agreements in the public sector, exploring similar frameworks could yield further growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27 (CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265 Fw DA)

Notice Description

This Order Form is for the provision of the Call-Off Deliverables and dated 22/10/2026 to 22/4/2027.It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6265, Vehicle Hire Solutions for the provision of the following goods and services as described in the form.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828123
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553661
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

ANGUS COUNCIL

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

MORAY COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ADLIB

BOXXE

CAS DUNCAN

DINGBRO

ECON ENGINEERING

ENVIROCENTRE

HC ONE

IPSOS MORI

MRG ELECTRICAL SERVICES

NUCORE GROUP

PERTH RADIO TAXIS

R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS

RICHARD IRVIN FM

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