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Supply of 7x Footpath Gritters - Call-Off under NEPO214 Framework

TAYSIDE CONTRACTS

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Summary of the contracting process

Tayside Contracts, a regional authority located in Dundee, has completed the award stage of a procurement process for the supply of seven footpath gritters. This procurement was conducted under the TPPL Grounds Maintenance and Plant Framework (NEPO214) using an open procedure. The award decision was made on 11 May 2026 and the process followed Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £212,547.79, is primarily for supplying goods and was awarded as a direct call-off under the existing framework due to the advantageous terms offered by the supplier.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity within the goods category, specifically for companies involved in manufacturing or supplying maintenance equipment. The Double A Trading Company Ltd, identified as the ideal supplier based on pricing, quality, and capability, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully leverage such framework agreements. Companies specialising in municipal maintenance or infrastructure support like gritters would find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise, showcasing how framework call-offs can provide direct routes to secure lucrative government contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply of 7x Footpath Gritters - Call-Off under NEPO214 Framework

Notice Description

Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Grounds Maintenance and Plant Framework (NEPO214) for the supply of seven 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 seven footpath gritters to support winter maintenance activities. 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-r6ebe6-0000831797
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556358
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

34144440 - Gritter vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£212,547 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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=MAY556358
    Supply of 7x Footpath Gritters - Call-Off under NEPO214 Framework - Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Grounds Maintenance and Plant Framework (NEPO214) for the supply of seven 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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