--- title: "GB-Trent: Seasonal Gritters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2016-11-18" --- # GB-Trent: Seasonal Gritters Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-78aa3311-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by Stoke-on-Trent City Council for the title "GB-Trent: Seasonal Gritters" in the winter-maintenance vehicles category. Located in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, this open tender is currently at the planning stage, with a closing date for submission of tenders set for 30th June 2015. The contract, which has a minimum value of £50,000 and a total value of £100,000, covers a period of 26 weeks in 2015/16, with the possibility of extending for an additional 26 weeks into 2016/17. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the vehicle hire and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in winter-maintenance solutions. By competing for this contract, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure a valuable contract with a local authority. Companies capable of providing 4x2 18 tonne permanent mount spreader/gritter vehicles on a fully inclusive contract hire basis would be well-positioned to respond to this procurement process. ## Notice 4x2 18 tonne Permanent Mount 6m3 Spreader/Gritter vehicles on a fully inclusive contract hire basis including maintenance and annual road fund licence for a contract period of 26 weeks in 2015/16 with the option to extend for a further 26 weeks in 2016/17. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender. To receive the documents please follow the instructions below:- This is not an expression of interest but an open tender, please note the closing date for return of completed tenders. The web address for Bravo Solution is www.iewm.bravosolution.co.uk/sotandstaffordshireauthoritiesInternet Explorer.lnk You will have to register and follow the instructions below Suppliers Instructions How to Tender 1. Register your company on the IEWM eTendering portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: www.iewm.bravosolution.co.uk/sotandstaffordshireauthorities - Click the "Click here to register" link - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Responding to the tender - Login to the portal with your username/password - Click the "Open Access ITTs" link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant ITT to access the content. - Click the "Express Interest" button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. - This will move the ITT into your "My ITTs" page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - Click on the ITT code, you can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box -Click my response to see all other questions. - You can now choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) If you require any further assistance use the online help, or the BravoSolution help desk is available Mon - Fri (8am - 6pm) on: - eMail: help@bravosolution.co.uk Phone: 0800 368 4850/ Fax: 020 7080 0480 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=145237474 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f2d5aa-fb5c-4926-a709-fdd3061f6cb5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2015 - 1 Apr 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT | | Post town | Stoke-on-Trent | | Postcode | ST4 1HH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent | | Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent | | Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke | | Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f2d5aa-fb5c-4926-a709-fdd3061f6cb5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f2d5aa-fb5c-4926-a709-fdd3061f6cb5 8th June 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=145237474 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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