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title: "Purchase of Second Hand Gritters"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-28"
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# Purchase of Second Hand Gritters

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8005b8a-e375-47fc-a031-ad63772a714a

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a procurement process for the "Purchase of Second Hand Gritters," a contract awarded to Econ Engineering Limited. The procurement was classified under the industry category of gritter vehicles, with a total contract value of £328,830. The tender was initiated through a direct award mechanism under the NEPO224 framework, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2021 to 30th April 2022. The procurement process has been categorised as complete, with key dates including the tender end date of 31st August 2021 and the award date of 28th September 2021. The delivery location for the vehicles is in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the automotive sector, particularly those involved in the supply of second-hand vehicles or specialised equipment for local councils. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement appealing, especially those with the capability to provide high-quality used gritter vehicles. Competing businesses should possess expertise in vehicle sourcing, refurbishment, and compliance with council specifications, allowing them to leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and expand their client base.

## Notice

Leicestershire County Council has awarded a contract via NEPO224 framework to Econ Engineering Limited for the purchase of 6 second hand gritter vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1bc9145-699f-440f-9131-03d9c9197e83 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,830 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2021 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1bc9145-699f-440f-9131-03d9c9197e83

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1bc9145-699f-440f-9131-03d9c9197e83
  28th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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