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title: "Winter Gritting - West Suffolk Car Parks"
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# Winter Gritting - West Suffolk Car Parks

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59a03401-acff-4723-b718-a85d1fa73383

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Winter Gritting - West Suffolk Car Parks" contract is being conducted by Suffolk Sourcing, aimed at providing winter gritting services across 25 car parks, including locations in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, and Newmarket. This open procedure tender is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 10 September 2018, at 5pm. The contract has an estimated value of £90,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1 November 2018, lasting until 31 October 2021. The classification of this procurement is under the category of services, specifically for gritter vehicles, with the postal service addressing primarily within the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on winter maintenance services, particularly companies that specialise in gritting and snow clearance operations. Since the tender is not limited to SMEs or voluntary community sector enterprises, larger companies with the capacity to manage multiple sites and meet stringent service delivery requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete. Business growth can be achieved by securing this contract, given its substantial value and the ongoing necessity for winter preparations in the region.

## Notice

Contract to provide a winter gritting service across 25 car parks in West Suffolk, including Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill and Newmarket. The service shall be carried out when the offical Met Office forecasts indicate sub zero conditions, and ice and snow warning. Sunmission of tenders should be recieved no late than 10 September 2018 by 5pm. Additional information: Invitation to tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09baac95-2c09-4f71-9a8a-0636b66f1096 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP33 3YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Minden |
| Westminster constituency | Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2018 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09baac95-2c09-4f71-9a8a-0636b66f1096

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09baac95-2c09-4f71-9a8a-0636b66f1096
  10th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westsuffolk.gov.uk/Business/Selling_to_the_Council/index.cfm

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