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title: "Winter Gritting"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Winter Gritting

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a58f987e-f17a-4983-b84e-f89b0c730d33

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## Summary

The procurement process for a winter maintenance service titled "Winter Gritting" was initiated by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. This project, classified under Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services, focuses on ensuring safe access to Darlington Memorial Hospital during adverse winter conditions. The tender period concluded on 24th September 2021, with an awarded contract of £32,500 commencing on 1st November 2021 and extending until 31st October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in winter maintenance services, such as gritting and snow clearing. Companies with experience in providing essential environmental services will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those familiar with healthcare site operations, which require timely and effective response to weather-related challenges. The focus on safety and efficiency within healthcare settings highlights the importance of reliability and quality in service delivery.

## Notice

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL) has a requirement to procure a winter maintenance service inclusive of gritting and snow clearing operations at one of its main sites, Darlington Memorial Hospital, during the operating period. An effective winter maintenance gritting and snow clearing service is essential to the safe and efficient delivery of our healthcare services and for the health, safety and security of our patients, staff and visitors. Bad weather and road conditions can lead to delays and hazards for our service users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285b8192-3d45-4d8f-bd72-b783cf07de58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - RFQ |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,500 |
| 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 | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 6HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Pierremont |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C G ROBINSON & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2021 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285b8192-3d45-4d8f-bd72-b783cf07de58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285b8192-3d45-4d8f-bd72-b783cf07de58
  22nd October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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