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title: "Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0449a6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-31"
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# Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles

Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0449a6

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## Summary

Powys County Council has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement to hire winter maintenance vehicles to service 990km of county roads and 430km of trunk roads within Powys County. The procurement, under the legal basis of Directive 2014/24/EU, was an open procedure targeting the delivery of goods in the "Winter-maintenance vehicles" category. The procurement was finalised with a contract awarded on 27th September 2024 and was undertaken by ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED. The framework will be active during the winter months from September to April over the next four years. Interested businesses were required to submit their bids electronically, with the evaluation criteria focused on 60% quality and 40% price, emphasising the need for experienced and qualified suppliers.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or hire of specialised vehicles, particularly those providing snow clearance and gritting services. Companies in the automotive and heavy machinery sectors, especially those proficient in winter maintenance solutions, would find this framework highly beneficial for business expansion. Engaging with Powys County Council through this agreement ensures substantial visibility and long-term engagement, contributing to consistent revenue streams and opportunities to showcase expertise in a critical public service provision. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to leverage this contract to bolster their market presence and expand their operational capacity during the stipulated agreement period.

## Notice

Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council's intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council's intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035325-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It is estimated that further notices will be published to re-let the framework agreement, therefore in approximately four years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS |
| Post town | Llandrindod Wells |
| Postcode | LD1 5LG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Electoral ward | Llandrindod South |
| Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe |
| Delivery location | TLL24 Powys |

## 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

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035325-2024
- 18 Mar 2024 at 09:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008568-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0354

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