---
title: "NHS Borders Winter Gritting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054961"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054961"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054961.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054961.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BORDERS"
published: "2025-12-03"
---

# NHS Borders Winter Gritting

Buyer: NHS BORDERS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054961

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054961)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054961.json)

## Summary

The NHS Borders awarded a contract for winter gritting and snow clearance services, covering various health and hospital sites in the Melrose region (UKM91). This procurement, completed under an open procedure with active contract statuses noted as of 3rd December 2025, focuses on services within the healthcare sector, specifically snow-clearing services classified under CPV 90620000. The buying organisation, NHS Borders, signed contracts on 17th October 2025 with Ian Hunter T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS for three lots, each focusing on different sets of health centres and hospitals across the region.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities by providing snow-clearing services to public health facilities, which can be attractive for service providers specialising in environmental and construction services related to public works. Companies with expertise in quality service delivery, as indicated by the award criteria (60% quality, 40% price), will find these contracts particularly compelling. The procurement method allows tenders to be submitted electronically, facilitating broader participation, especially from SMEs familiar with local conditions and adept in delivering precise services as required by NHS Borders. Beneficially, such contracts could enhance partnerships with public bodies and pave the way for long-term relationships within the procurement framework, potentially including service extensions as per tender documentation.

## Notice

Treatment (gritting and snow clearance) to car parks, access roads and footpaths around NHS Borders properties.

### Lot Information

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 1

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Kelso Health Centre Kelso Hospital Coldstream Health Centre Greenlaw Medical Centre Knoll Hospital Eyemouth Health Centre & Day Hospital Earlston Health Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 2

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Newcastleton Health Centre Jedburgh Health Centre Hawick Health Centre Hawick Community Hospital & Dental Centre Selkirk Health Centre Andrew Lang Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

NHS Borders Winter Gritting Lot 3

Winter gritting / snow clearance to footpaths, roads and car parks to properties as listed below: Galavale Hospital Galashiels Health Centre Sime Place Day Unit Roxburgh Street Health Centre Stow Health Centre Melrose Health Centre Lauder Health Centre St Ronanas Health Centre Firholm Day Unit Hay Lodge Hospital & Health Centre West Linton Health Centre

Renewal: The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for years 3 & 4 - as set out in the tender document

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079332-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,760 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BORDERS |
| Locality | MELROSE |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 9BS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN HUNTER T/A ST BOSWELLS MOWERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079332-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032642-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801383
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11162

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054961. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054961.json.