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title: "Winter Gritting at Royal United Hospital"
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buyer: "ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS, BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Winter Gritting at Royal United Hospital

Buyer: ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS, BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d12ba3ed-80c2-4c93-ad12-b228e8037ef6

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## Summary

The Royal United Hospitals, Bath NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process to award the contract for "Winter Gritting at Royal United Hospital." This falls under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, with the awarding located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at postal code BA1 3NG. The procurement process, managed through an open procedure above the threshold, concluded with the contract set to commence on 7th November 2024 and continue until 31st October 2029. This contract, valued at approximately £114,473.10, is classified as a service with an initial fixed term of three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, given the contract's considerable duration and value. Suppliers like Accugrit Limited, the awarded contractor, stand to gain stable, long-term revenue and the opportunity to establish a strong professional relationship with a major NHS foundation trust. The open procurement method enables multiple businesses to compete, fostering competitive practices and innovation in service delivery. The contract's service nature requires firms with expertise in winter gritting, ensuring safe and efficient hospital operations during colder months.

## Notice

Winter gritting for RUH Additional information: This is a notification of award for transparency purchases. The award value includes the fixed term of 3 years with an options to extend for a further 2 year period. The value is estimated due to the nature of the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d91bf67-5844-4f8d-a0d1-cd34b35d84e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £114,473 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £114,473 |
| 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 | ROYAL UNITED HOSPITALS, BATH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Newbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCUGRIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d91bf67-5844-4f8d-a0d1-cd34b35d84e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d91bf67-5844-4f8d-a0d1-cd34b35d84e3
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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