---
title: "Gritters Hire"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035be9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-15"
---

# Gritters Hire

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035be9

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council has completed the tender process for the procurement of "Gritters Hire" services. The council is looking for organizations to provide sixteen 26-tonners and two 7.5-tonner gritting vehicles for the upcoming winter seasons, with full refurbishment and breakdown cover offered. The process has reached the award stage, with Econ Engineering Ltd being the active supplier. The contract, valued at £908,440 GBP, was signed on August 4, 2022.

This procurement opportunity from Dumfries and Galloway Council presents a chance for businesses specializing in the hire of gritter vehicles to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing winter maintenance vehicles and services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used for this opportunity was an open procedure, aiming to ensure a competitive and transparent selection process for interested suppliers.

## 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/022487-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £908,440 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## 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 Aug 2022 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022487-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697060
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:190904-2022:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

## Provenance

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