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title: "CP2202-22 Purchase of up to 9 pre-owned Salt Spreaders (Gritters)"
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# CP2202-22 Purchase of up to 9 pre-owned Salt Spreaders (Gritters)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08faf6b0-4af6-41d8-aeca-9aee70037eda

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## Summary

Devon County Council is currently conducting a selective procurement process for the purchase of up to nine pre-owned salt spreaders (gritters), classified under the CPV code for winter-maintenance vehicles. The tender, titled "CP2202-22 Purchase of up to 9 pre-owned Salt Spreaders", is open until 12 April 2022, with an associated contract period from 1 June 2022 to 31 July 2022. Suppliers must ensure that vehicles are delivered to Exeter by the specified deadline and meet detailed specifications, including refurbishment and warranty conditions, with a total estimated value of £630,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle supply and refurbishment, particularly those that can deliver compliant winter-maintenance vehicles. Companies, especially SMEs, that have experience in supplying public sector contracts for heavy-duty equipment and with a proven record in similar projects would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could help such businesses expand their market reach and establish a valuable partnership with local government entities.

## Notice

Devon County Council wishes to engage with a single supplier for the purchase of up to nine pre-owned salt spreaders (gritters) in compliance with the following specification requirements: All vehicles: * All gritters and associated equipment can be supplied by a single supplier; * All vehicles must be available and be delivered to Exeter by 31st July 2022; * Every vehicle to be fitted with snow plough DIN plates and snow ploughs with ceramic snow plough tips; Both, Chassis + Spreader Bodies will have only been used for a min. of 2 or max. of 3 winter seasons. With no Chassis having been registered before January 2019 and the Spreader Body not manufactured before 2019; * Every vehicle to be fully refurbished and offered with a 1 winter season (Oct-Apr) warranty. 4-7 number 6m3 Gritters: * Every vehicle is 18 tonne 4x4 chassis compliant with BS 1622 1989 Class A1 & Euro Standard EN 15597-2,especially spread capability; * Each of the Chassis & Gritters to be of the same manufacturer; * Every vehicle has 6m3 pre-wet body with control box capability to spread de-icing salt/brine at 1gsm increments with a min. 8-20gsm prewet & 7-30 gsm dry spreading, RS232 control box interface toEN15430-1:2007, to link with salt spreader tracking system (Transpoco). 0-2 number 9m3 Gritters: * Every vehicle is 26 tonne 6x4 chassis compliant with BS 1622 1989 Class A1 & Euro Standard EN 15597-2,especially spread capability; * Each of the Chassis & Gritters to be of the same manufacturer; * Every vehicle has 9m3 pre-wet body with control box capability to spread de-icing salt/brine at 1gsm increments with a min. 8-20gsm prewet & 7-30 gsm dry spreading, RS232 control box interface toEN15430-1:2007, to link with salt spreader tracking system (Transpoco). DCC may wish to part exchange up to nine gritters and snow ploughs identified for disposal from their existing gritter fleet if mutually agreeable to both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba03fdee-714a-4ea7-bbcd-ba334dc855aa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £630,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba03fdee-714a-4ea7-bbcd-ba334dc855aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba03fdee-714a-4ea7-bbcd-ba334dc855aa
  11th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Suppliers who wish to participate must submit their request electronically via the following link: http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

- http://www.devon.gov.uk

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