---
title: "Highways Winter Gritting Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034cab"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034cab.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-30"
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# Highways Winter Gritting Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034cab

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council is currently seeking contractors for the "Highways Winter Gritting Service", which falls under the highway operation services category. This procurement process is in the Tender stage and is set to conclude with bids due by 31st August 2022. The work entails providing gritting lorries and drivers for a minimum of 24 weeks annually, from 1st October to the end of the first week of April. Interested parties can submit their applications electronically or in writing, with detailed guidance available through the specified procurement platform.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly those specialising in winter weather services and highway maintenance. Companies that possess the necessary vehicles and qualified drivers, as well as a proficient understanding of operational planning during winter months, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this service can lead to fruitful partnerships with local authorities and contribute to sustained business growth in regional service contracts.

## 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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017925-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63712200 - Highway operation services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017925-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1414
- https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/our-contract-opportunities/new-contract-opportunities

## Provenance

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