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title: "LUV00669 - Winter Gritting Services at the University of Leicester"
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# LUV00669 - Winter Gritting Services at the University of Leicester

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1dd89c36-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The University of Leicester is currently conducting a tender for Winter Gritting Services, aimed at ensuring safe conditions across its academic campus and Halls of Residence in Leicester, United Kingdom. The tender is classified under snow-clearing and ice-clearing services (CPV codes 90620000 and 90630000 respectively) and uses an open procurement method. The tender period closed on 23rd September 2016, with the contract scheduled to commence on 1st November 2016 and run until 30th October 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in winter maintenance services, particularly those equipped to provide gritting operations for educational institutions and healthcare facilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly accessible, allowing them to expand their client base while meeting the Health & Safety at Work Act requirements. Businesses with experience in similar service provision will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University requires a winter gritting service that covers the academic campus and the Halls of Residence (See Maps at Appendix 1) and which prevents and reduces ice build-up and ensures that the roadways and pedestrian areas are as safe as possible to walk on and drive on. This will enable the University to meet its requirements under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, other related Legislation and its Duty of Care. In addition, the University Service Provider will provide a gritting service for the adjacent Victoria Park Medical Centre that is operated by the NHS but supports the majority of students This tender seeks a 'per spread' cost. Additional information: To access details of this opportunity please go to the following web site and log in to your account: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleicester/ Once logged in you should express an interest in the procurement - you will then be able to download the ITT. If your company is not already registered on Intend you will need to express an interest and register as a supplier before downloading the ITT. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleicester/aspx/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc787e5-cb3a-43ba-8dfa-f68e6df99d4d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 30 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90630000 - Ice-clearing services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc787e5-cb3a-43ba-8dfa-f68e6df99d4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bc787e5-cb3a-43ba-8dfa-f68e6df99d4d
  31st August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleicester/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofleicester/

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