---
title: "Gritters Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0346ac"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-15"
---

# Gritters Hire

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0346ac

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is currently conducting a tender for the hire of sixteen 26-tonner and two 7.5-tonner gritting vehicles, with a total estimated value of £780,000. This procurement process falls under the "goods" category and is classified under CPV code 34144440 for gritters. The tender period is active, and submissions must be made electronically by 12:00 on 18th July 2022. The contract is expected to run from October to mid-April over the winter seasons of 2022/23 and 2023/24, with a requirement for full vehicle refurbishment and operator training at five council depots.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial growth potential for businesses involved in vehicle hire and maintenance services. Companies specialising in the provision of winter-maintenance vehicles, such as gritters, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the focus on community benefits within the procurement, firms that can demonstrate social value through local employment or sustainable practices may find themselves at an advantage in the evaluation process. Moreover, participants should be prepared to meet specific financial and technical criteria set forth by the Council.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots. Oct 22 - Apr 24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016391-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2022 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016391-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690387
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:690387-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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