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title: "Framework for the Hire of Operated Vehicles for Snowploughing and General Snow Clearance"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Framework for the Hire of Operated Vehicles for Snowploughing and General Snow Clearance

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-374fc812-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently managing a tender titled "Framework for the Hire of Operated Vehicles for Snowploughing and General Snow Clearance". This procurement falls within the services category and is focused on agricultural and related products, particularly snowploughs and snowblowers. The tender was published on 22nd September 2016, and the tender period closed on 24th October 2016. The contract, valued at £800,000 with a minimum value of £500,000, is set to commence on 7th November 2016 and run until 5th November 2020, processing requests from the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in snow clearing and related services, providing a platform for growth in winter service operations. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those offering operated vehicles, such as snowploughs, as well as construction service providers that can deliver timely and efficient responses during severe winter conditions. The open procurement method invites various suppliers, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the bidding process.

## Notice

Durham County Council are looking to provide an efficient winter service by the use of ploughing only contractors who can be called upon in times of severe winter weather to carry out snow ploughing operations on pre-defined routes and other designated areas

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9af748-ab4e-4840-a044-f24eac04a791 |
| 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 | 24 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2016 - 5 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 43313000 - Snowploughs and snowblowers
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9af748-ab4e-4840-a044-f24eac04a791

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e9af748-ab4e-4840-a044-f24eac04a791
  22nd September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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