--- title: "Winter Maintenance Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050647" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050647" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050647.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050647.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # Winter Maintenance Service Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050647 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050647) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050647.json) ## Summary Newcastle City Council has initiated a procurement process in the "tender" stage for their Winter Maintenance Service, aimed at appointing a contractor to manage mechanised road gritting services within Newcastle Upon Tyne. The open procedure is set under legal basis 2023/54, and focuses on services in the industry categories of snow-clearing and ice-clearing services. The tender process is open for submissions until 25th May 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 18th May 2026, and the award is expected by 1st July 2026. The successful contract will commence on 1st October 2026 and is planned to continue until 30th September 2034, with the potential for a 24-month extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in road maintenance services, especially those with a focus on winter road safety equipment and ice-clearing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability for such organisations. Companies with experience in managing large-scale, operational logistics involving vehicles and road-treatment products will find this contract well-aligned with their capabilities, opening potential avenues for growth by partnering directly with a public authority committed to enhancing local infrastructure resilience during colder months. ## Notice Newcastle City Council is looking to appoint a contractor to deliver the mechanised road winter maintenance gritting service on behalf of the Council. This relates to the management and operational requirements which are to be deployed to deliver the service across the network within the boundary of Newcastle Upon Tyne. This also includes the provision of the operational vehicles required to deliver this service. The contract will cover all aspects of the service from weather forecasting to application of treatments as well as the management of rock salt materials. ### Planning Information Opportunity posted via https://open-uk.org/ Market Engagement Questionnaire to be filled out and returned ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033183-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 25 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 8QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90620000 - Snow-clearing services - 90630000 - Ice-clearing services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033183-2026 - 5 Nov 2025 at 08:00 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071076-2025 - 9 May 2025 at 07:50 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019914-2025 - 23 Apr 2025 at 12:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016498-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033183-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071076-2025 5th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019914-2025 9th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016498-2025 23rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://open-uk.org/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.newcastle.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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