---
title: "Winter Gritting Contract for QE, Bensham & Spire House"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a5e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "QE FACILITIES LTD"
published: "2025-10-01"
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# Winter Gritting Contract for QE, Bensham & Spire House

Buyer: QE FACILITIES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a5e5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Winter Gritting Contract for QE, Bensham & Spire House" was managed by QE Facilities Ltd, a public authority under the central government of the United Kingdom. The contract involves grounds maintenance services at multiple sites, specifically gritting paths and car parks, and is valued at £27,000 with a total gross amount of £32,400. The procurement was conducted using a limited method due to its below-threshold nature, and the contracting stage is complete, with Coatsworth Landscapes Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract period commenced on 1st September 2025 and will conclude on 31st August 2026. The recipient of the services is primarily located within the UK regions including UKC22 (Gateshead), among others.

The winter gritting contract provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for small to medium enterprises specialising in grounds maintenance services. Companies similar to Coatsworth Landscapes Ltd, which have expertise in offering seasonal grounds care services, would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The contract's focus on specific sites like the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and other associated locations in Gateshead highlights opportunities for suppliers targeting public sector work, concentrating on high-traffic areas requiring regular winter maintenance. Additionally, businesses with experience in handling regional contracts across the United Kingdom might find such opportunities beneficial for expanding their service reach and establishing a robust portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Winter Gritting contract for Paths and Car Parks across QE, Bensham and Spire House sites. Period 01.09.25 - 30.08.26 Cost PS27,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061317-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QE FACILITIES LTD |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE9 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | High Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COATSWORTH LANDSCAPES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 12:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061317-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061317-2025
  1st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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