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title: "Contract Hire of 4 x Gritters"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Contract Hire of 4 x Gritters

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f359e7aa-ac67-483a-86ea-a04440f71f52

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## Summary

In a recent procurement process, Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council sought out contracts for the hire of four gritter vehicles under the YPO Specialist Vehicles Framework. This process falls under the classification of "services" in the CPV scheme and focuses on the procurement of gritter vehicles. The vehicles are intended for use in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender concluded with an award stage, as of 16th September 2025, with a total contract value of £213,044. The contract period is set from 26th September 2025 to 30th April 2027, spanning one to three winter seasons.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in vehicle hire services, particularly those equipped to lease specialist vehicles like gritters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, though the tender was ultimately awarded to Econ Engineering Limited, a large-scale organisation. Companies aiming to expand their presence in public contracts within the North West region could find similar opportunities in such framework agreements, which streamline the procurement process for both buyers and suppliers. By positioning themselves as reliable suppliers of essential winter maintenance equipment, businesses can enhance their growth prospects and gain a foothold in this sector.

## Notice

2 x Econ 6cu dry spreaders (mounted to 18Tonne 4x4 chassis) for a one winter season (October to April) contract hire. 2 x Econ 6cu dry spreaders (mounted to 18Tonne 4x4 chassis) for a three winter season (October to April) contract hire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b299b4-e5fc-4e7d-83ee-e87812de6b3d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £213,044 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,044 |
| 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLD North 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

- 16 Sep 2025 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b299b4-e5fc-4e7d-83ee-e87812de6b3d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85b299b4-e5fc-4e7d-83ee-e87812de6b3d
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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