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title: "WHTHT - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance"
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buyer: "WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# WHTHT - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

Buyer: WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c2386a3-a7a6-4fab-92db-c20fdc1b0f1a

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WHTHT - Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance" was undertaken by West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust to secure grounds maintenance services specifically for winter gritting and snow clearance. The contract falls under the SBS framework, SBS10501 Lot 3, with a contract period starting on 1st November 2025 and ending on 31st October 2028, and includes two optional 12-month extensions. This selective procurement process utilised a call-off from a framework agreement. The project encompasses services within the East of England, United Kingdom, and involves a minimal contract value of £90,000 with a total value reaching £101,160. This contract has now been successfully awarded to Clearway Gritting Ltd as of 21st May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced with winter conditions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this kind of contract due to the stated suitability preferences. Given the specific nature of the services required—gritting and snow clearance—companies providing innovative and efficient solutions in adverse weather conditions could leverage this as a means to bolster their service portfolios and enhance business growth. The contract's multi-year duration, coupled with the potential for extension, offers sustainable business opportunities for the selected supplier.

## Notice

Direct award for Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance under SBS framework SBS10501 Lot 3. Contract period 3 year with 12 months plus 12 months optional extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5783c9c8-1818-4472-a939-877180850ef2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £101,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | WEST HERTFORDSHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6NS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLEARWAY GRITTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5783c9c8-1818-4472-a939-877180850ef2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5783c9c8-1818-4472-a939-877180850ef2
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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