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title: "Request for Information for the provision of Road Gritters for Herefordshire Council"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information for the provision of Road Gritters for Herefordshire Council

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1466750-ff82-4797-8cfb-4234a698b6a8

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## Summary

The Herefordshire Council is planning a tender process for the provision of Road Gritters, aiming to replace some of their road maintenance vehicles for the 2023/2024 winter season. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for the 11th of May 2023. The opportunity falls under the industry category of Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, with a value of £200,000. The buying organisation, Herefordshire Council, is located in Hereford, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for the provision of Road Gritters by Herefordshire Council presents opportunities for businesses interested in supplying transport equipment and products for winter resilience. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete, given the council's interest in nearly new or pre-owned equipment that demonstrates high quality and reliability. Lease options will also be considered based on suitability and location, offering a chance for businesses to engage in the council's road maintenance programme.

## Notice

Herefordshire Council are looking to replace some of their fleet of road maintenance vehicles as they come to the end of their working life. We are currently exploring the market to determine the most suitable strategy that will enable us to meet our targets for winter resilience. In order to fulfil our commitments to delivering the road maintenance programme for the 2023/2024 winter season, the council will consider nearly new, pre-owned equipment if the supplier can demonstrate a high enough level of quality and reliability. Lease options will also be considered depending on suitability and location. Additional information: Herefordshire Council has published this Request for Information on the 'Supplying the Southwest Portal'. To view the documentation related to this opportunity you will need to register on the portal if you are not already registered with Procontract, and express an interest in the opportunity. To register with Procontract on the Supplying the Southwest Portal, click on the link below or copy and paste the link into your browser's address bar: https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6c7931-9954-46a4-ab2f-4b838447c1df |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2023 at 20:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6c7931-9954-46a4-ab2f-4b838447c1df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f6c7931-9954-46a4-ab2f-4b838447c1df
  19th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

## Provenance

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