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title: "Awarded - Highways England Interim Winter Fleet Disposal Trial 2021"
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# Awarded - Highways England Interim Winter Fleet Disposal Trial 2021

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6b152b4d-c80f-4783-baf3-13ef95fd6d4d

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved an awarded contract for the "Highways England Interim Winter Fleet Disposal Trial 2021," initiated by Highways England, located in Birmingham, England. This trial aims to assess the disposal of 104 Winter Fleet Assets, specifically 44 Detachable Snow Ploughs and 60 Salt Spreaders, through a direct procurement method via a single tender action. The contract commenced on 14 May 2021 and will conclude on 15 January 2022, with the tender period having ended on 13 April 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the fleet management and vehicle disposal industries, particularly those experienced in the maintenance and decommissioning of vehicles. Suppliers like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this a suitable bidding opportunity alongside larger companies such as Ramco (UK) Ltd, Brightwells Ltd, and Wilsons Auctions. Engaging in this trial could enhance their portfolio and potentially lead to future contracts related to Highways England’s vehicles and asset management strategies.

## Notice

To inform our future vehicle disposal strategy, Highways England wishes to undertake a trial of these services. There is a requirement to dispose of a total of 104 Winter Fleet Assets, comprising 44 Detachable Snow Ploughs and 60 Salt Spreaders. These vehicles are located at various Highways England depots within England. The trial will involve a number of suppliers disposing and decommissioning vehicles on our behalf. The outcome of the trial inform our future vehicle disposal strategy, which will include vehicles used by our Traffic Officers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deaa2ed3-bf46-4d0b-92a2-7f5dc4c359bf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2021 - 15 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BRIGHTWELLS; RAMCO (UK; WILSONS AUCTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2021 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deaa2ed3-bf46-4d0b-92a2-7f5dc4c359bf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deaa2ed3-bf46-4d0b-92a2-7f5dc4c359bf
  3rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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