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title: "Gritters purchase: Two 7m3"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Gritters purchase: Two 7m3

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5926b12-b344-47b7-8d88-36de6a52fbb7

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the outright purchase of two 7m3 gritters, classed under "Winter-maintenance vehicles" (CPV code 34143000). The procurement utilised an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 18th July 2024. The contract commenced on 12th August 2024 and is set to run until 28th February 2025, with delivery expected in England. The total value of the awarded contract is £208,310, and Econ Engineering Ltd has been selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in winter maintenance equipment, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the suitability criteria. The open procedure method ensures a competitive environment, benefiting businesses that can offer quality and cost-effective solutions. Companies in the manufacturing and supply of heavy maintenance vehicles would find competing in such tenders advantageous, providing avenues for securing contracts with local government authorities.

## Notice

Outright purchase of two gritters please see full details on The Chest www;the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68ca476-118e-416a-9500-4bbe8b967795 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,310 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| 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

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2024 at 08:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68ca476-118e-416a-9500-4bbe8b967795
- 14 Jun 2024 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0f6946-b562-46d3-80c8-d33cacf57782

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68ca476-118e-416a-9500-4bbe8b967795
  9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0f6946-b562-46d3-80c8-d33cacf57782
  14th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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