---
title: "Place 012 - Provision of Winter Maintenance Operatives 2021/2022 Season"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d413"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-11"
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# Place 012 - Provision of Winter Maintenance Operatives 2021/2022 Season

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d413

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Derbyshire County Council, focuses on the "Provision of Winter Maintenance Operatives 2021/2022 Season" within the snow-clearing services category. This contract is located in the UKF1 region and is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 1st October 2021 for a total value of £500,000. The primary procurement method employed was an open procedure, with a tender period that ended on 14th September 2021, allowing three suppliers to submit bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for local businesses specialising in snow-clearing and winter maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like gritter driver services would be well-suited to compete for involvement in this contract, as it requires a framework of operational contractors to provide support during the winter season. Companies capable of fast response to weather forecasts and maintaining a standby rota of drivers are particularly encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their service contracts with Derbyshire County Council.

## Notice

In order to perform precautionary salting and snow clearing operations during the 2021/22 winter season it is necessary to obtain a framework of Contractors to provide additional gritter drivers. Precautionary salting requirements are identified from the daily weather forecasts throughout the winter period. Instructions for any required action is usually received by 12:00 hrs each day although this can alter if worsening conditions are forecast. In order to be able to respond to these instructions a standby rota of gritter drivers is compiled for all routes in each operational base over the winter period. Standby shift patterns are typically on a weekly basis as below: Please note that the same driver cannot undertake back to back am/pm stand by duties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

In order to perform precautionary salting and snow clearing operations during the 2021/22 winter season it is necessary to obtain a framework of Contractors to provide additional gritter drivers. Precautionary salting requirements are identified from the daily weather forecasts throughout the winter period. Instructions for any required action is usually received by 12:00 hrs each day although this can alter if worsening conditions are forecast. In order to be able to respond to these instructions a standby rota of gritter drivers is compiled for all routes in each operational base over the winter period. Standby shift patterns are typically on a weekly basis as below: Please note that the same driver cannot undertake back to back am/pm stand by duties.

Lot 2

STONEGRAVELS

Lot 3

RYDER POINT

Lot 4

WILLINGTON

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3FW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Darley Dale |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | JOULE BRADY; PETER BYARD PLANT HIRE; WHEELPLANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025355-2021
- 13 Aug 2021 at 09:59 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019700-2021
- 12 Aug 2021 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019620-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e7dda4d2-75fb-eb11-810d-005056b64545

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