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title: "Highways Winter Gritting Service"
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buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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# Highways Winter Gritting Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8e05f8f-5128-4b8b-8fc8-2664085fe0a8

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## Summary

Thurrock Council is seeking contractors for a Highways Winter Gritting Service, with the procurement process currently in the Tender stage. This contract will span from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2029, requiring services for a minimum of 24 weeks each year between 1st October and early April. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders by 31st August 2022. The service falls under the industry category of highway operation services, and proposals must be submitted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in winter maintenance services, particularly those with the capacity to supply gritting lorries and qualified drivers. SMEs with experience in providing similar services would be particularly well-placed to compete for this contract, as no TUPE regulations are in effect, allowing for a straightforward bidding process. Vendors located within or near Essex will have a logistical advantage as the services are required to be delivered in the Thurrock area.

## Notice

The Council requires a Contractor to provide a winter gritting Service to Thurrock. The Contractor will be required to supply sufficient gritting lorries and drivers for all routes within the timescales given. The Winter Gritting Service is provided for a minimum of 24 weeks per year between the 1st October and the end of the 1st week of April of each year. Further details can be found in the Tender documents. This service is currently delivered inhouse. There are NO TUPE requirements Additional information: https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250f2e27-bc42-47d8-9c31-c1a5dafbfc54 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63712200 - Highway operation services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250f2e27-bc42-47d8-9c31-c1a5dafbfc54

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/250f2e27-bc42-47d8-9c31-c1a5dafbfc54
  30th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities

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