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title: "Provision of Gritter Hire"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-52358d4f-d599-42a2-833a-1ad2d6dfd278"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2025-11-06"
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# Provision of Gritter Hire

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52358d4f-d599-42a2-833a-1ad2d6dfd278

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Gritter Hire" has been completed by the Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This project falls under the goods category in the vehicle-fleet management services industry (CPV: 50111100) and is situated in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage was at the award phase as of 6th November 2025. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 17th October 2025 to 16th October 2026. The contract value is £228,416.40. ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED has been awarded this contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in vehicle-fleet management, particularly those specialising in services such as gritter hire. While the tender was not specifically targeting small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger firms in the industry with the capability to provide timely fleet solutions can benefit significantly. Companies positioned to supply, manage, and maintain large fleets, especially during the high-demand winter gritting season, would find this contract appealing for business growth and market penetration in the public sector.

## Notice

Customer would like APS to run a direct award from RM6265. Timescales are short as need vehicles in place by October. PIPELINE - Vehicle Hire Solutions The Fleet Management division wish to hire the winter gritting fleet for the 2025 / 2026 season

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb4b022-b9a9-4a49-ae1f-60ad81342af1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £228,416 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,416 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111100 - Vehicle-fleet management services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb4b022-b9a9-4a49-ae1f-60ad81342af1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fb4b022-b9a9-4a49-ae1f-60ad81342af1
  6th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fcfc8191-5c70-4d0d-aa23-641350da66ad
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/793ae21e-2815-4731-9db3-d4b7b4bd63e1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58c939f0-825a-4384-b252-afc847a4d000
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/225e5726-c084-40ef-8b49-0d38cc51bbc5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7a9d89fc-d1fc-4bf4-85b2-5e796b3d1f69
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03b1f8f0-c8b7-4fc9-9df2-1806521c3eac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8db62649-1dc7-4183-ac83-8229e3e45384
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bce811e-0acf-4215-a18b-67f9725f40a1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fef5f1ad-0953-46ae-8a56-3216c19d66b5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c39b1345-31d0-4aba-be37-34af6d6cdaf3

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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