---
title: "WDC AB Winter Gritting Services (ESPH721 JB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05954e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-17"
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# WDC AB Winter Gritting Services (ESPH721 JB)

Buyer: WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05954e

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## Summary

Wealden District Council recently concluded the procurement process for its Winter Gritting Services contract, denoted as "WDC AB Winter Gritting Services (ESPH721 JB)." Situated in Hailsham, UKJ22, the council aimed to secure services that include snow and ice removal from various sites within the borough during the winter months of October to March. The procurement, overseen by Adam Bennett, was conducted through an open competition under the legal framework of the UK's 2023 legislation. The tender stage commenced on 5th September 2025, followed by significant deadlines for enquiries and submissions by 17th and 30th September, respectively. The award announcement was made on 17th December 2025, confirming the contract's commencement on 15th December and continuation until May 2028. With an estimated gross value of £180,000, Outco Limited was successfully appointed as the service provider.

This procurement presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in road salt distribution and snow-clearing operations to expand their footprint in the public sector market. Companies with expertise in car park maintenance and ice-clearing services, particularly SMEs, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders aimed at local government bodies. By engaging in open competition processes like this, businesses can establish long-term relationships with public authorities, enhancing their reputation and portfolio in infrastructure maintenance and municipal service sectors. Those capable of delivering quality services while maintaining competitive costs will find similar tenders advantageous for growth and diversification.

## Notice

Wealden District Council is in the process of appointing a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to deliver a new Winter Gritting Services contract. The new Winter Gritting Services contract will deliver an uninterrupted gritting service including the removal of snow and/or ice where appropriate, across a number of General Fund and Housing Revenue Account sites across the Borough during the winter months (defined as 1st October to 31st March).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083649-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAILSHAM |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN27 2AX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Wealden |
| Electoral ward | Hailsham Central |
| Westminster constituency | Sussex Weald |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OUTCO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34927100 - Road salt
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
- 90630000 - Ice-clearing services
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2025 at 10:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083649-2025
- 5 Sep 2025 at 16:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054432-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083649-2025
  17th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054432-2025
  5th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/esph/aspx/Home
  East Sussex Procurement Hub - E-tendering portal

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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