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title: "For the provision of Winter Maintenance Gritter Driver Services 2018/19"
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# For the provision of Winter Maintenance Gritter Driver Services 2018/19

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c661647-cb37-47b8-a26d-936f5fb24541

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking contractors for the provision of Winter Maintenance Gritter Driver Services for the 2018/19 period. The contract, valued at £80,000, is part of an open procurement process and was published on 24th September 2018. The tender period concluded on 16th October 2018, and the contract will commence on 22nd October 2018, lasting until 30th April 2019. The services will be delivered from multiple depots across the North West of England, including locations in Millness, Sowerby Woods, Brampton, and Alston.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the logistics and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in winter services or vehicle operation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as multiple contracts may be awarded for different depots, allowing for various companies to secure work. Businesses with experience in providing similar labour-only services will find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their service offerings in a public sector context.

## Notice

This tender opportunity is advertised via The Chest:- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/index.html Cumbria County Council requires a Contractor(s) to provide labour only services for gritter drivers and mate to carry out Winter maintenance services from the following depots. Services are as described in the specification. * Millness depot * Sowerby Woods depot * Skirsgill Depot * Brampton Depot * Alston Depot * Kirkby Stephen Depot * Lillyhall Depot Contractors can bid for any one or more of the depot contract. More than one supplier may be awarded a contract for each depot. All correspondence about this project should be via The Chest Any queries or support on how to use the Chest, please see the Guide or contact Proactis:- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fcdf94-c397-4fdf-9929-0b99ad3b3331 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | C DAVIDSON CONTRACTORS; G LUND; SAPPHIRE UTILITY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fcdf94-c397-4fdf-9929-0b99ad3b3331
- 24 Sep 2018 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a89154b-e65a-4346-86d1-0d757ba40cdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fcdf94-c397-4fdf-9929-0b99ad3b3331
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a89154b-e65a-4346-86d1-0d757ba40cdb
  24th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/SupplierSupport.html
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/index.html

## Provenance

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