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title: "Provision of Gritting Services"
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# Provision of Gritting Services

Buyer: NHS CONTRACTING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1dfbf3-3b52-462b-b69e-31e03cf467de

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Provision of Gritting Services' was conducted by NHS Contracting, with a total contract value of £129,679. The contract covers snow-clearing services in various locations across North, South, and West Essex, and Bedfordshire, aimed at maintaining safe access to roads and footpaths, particularly during severe weather. The contract was awarded following a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, and the contract term spans from November 1, 2020, to October 31, 2023. The award notice was published on March 2, 2021, following the completion of the tender period, which ended on October 30, 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the service sector that specialise in winter maintenance and snow-clearing operations. Companies that can provide efficient scaling of gritting and salting services would be well positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to consider bidding, as the buyer expresses a preference for SME engagement. The geographic focus on the East of England indicates potential for local firms with regional expertise to deliver effective solutions in the delivery of these essential services.

## Notice

In the event of severe weather to provide a clearing, gritting and salting service for roads footpaths, car parks and delivery areas at various hospitals, medical centres, surgeries and other locations in North, South and West Essex and Bedfordshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743615ed-c03b-478f-8dc0-a40a79f05555 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2020 - 31 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,679 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,679 |
| 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 | NHS CONTRACTING |
| Locality | RUNWELL |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS11 7XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Rettendon and Runwell |
| Westminster constituency | Maldon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARK WALKER (GROUNDS MAINTENANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743615ed-c03b-478f-8dc0-a40a79f05555

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/743615ed-c03b-478f-8dc0-a40a79f05555
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=575212328
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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