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title: "CP1927-20 Purchase of 5 pre-owned Salt Spreaders (Gritters)"
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# CP1927-20 Purchase of 5 pre-owned Salt Spreaders (Gritters)

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bb01089-32b4-4bfd-97f4-447b1840a517

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## Summary

Devon County Council is currently undertaking a selective procurement process for the purchase of five pre-owned salt spreaders (gritters) as part of tender DVNCC001-DN476336-50794152, titled "CP1927-20 Purchase of 5 pre-owned Salt Spreaders". The total value of this contract is £350,000 and it falls under the category of winter-maintenance vehicles. The tender is active with a submission deadline set for 5 June 2020, and successful delivery of the vehicles must occur in Exeter by 1 September 2020.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses in the automotive and maintenance sectors, particularly those specialising in vehicles and equipment for winter maintenance. Companies offering refurbished vehicles that meet specified compliance and operational requirements will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of delivering multiple vehicles with necessary warranties and support services.

## Notice

Devon County Council wishes to engage with a single supplier for the purchase of 5 pre-owned 6 m3 salt spreaders (gritters) in compliance with the following specification requirements: - all gritters and associated equipment can be supplied by a single supplier; - all vehicles must be delivered to Exeter and available for deployment by 1 September 2020 and preferably at least 4 weeks prior to this date; - every vehicle is 18 tonne 4x4 chassis compliant with BS 1622 1989 Class A1 and Euro Standard EN 15597-2,especially spread capability; - each of the chassis and gritters to be of the same manufacturer, - every vehicle has 6 m3 pre-wet body with control box capability to spread de-icing salt/brine at 1 gsm increments with a min. 8-20 gsm prewet and 7-30 gsm dry spreading, RS232 control box interface to EN15430-1:2007, to link with salt spreader tracking system (Transpoco); - every vehicle to be fitted with snow plough DIN plates and snow ploughs with ceramic 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 2017 and the Spreader Body not manufactured before 2017; - every vehicle to be fully refurbished and offered with a 6-month or 1 winter season (Oct-Apr), whichever is the longer, warranty. DCC may wish part exchange up to five gritters 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/c9d6553c-e66e-4b33-81d4-4dd42cbcea3e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| 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

- 7 May 2020 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d6553c-e66e-4b33-81d4-4dd42cbcea3e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d6553c-e66e-4b33-81d4-4dd42cbcea3e
  7th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
  Suppliers who wish to particpate must submit their request electronically via http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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