---
title: "PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e583"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-11-20"
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# PAHT - Gritting and Snow Clearance

Buyer: THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e583

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## Summary

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, located in Harlow, has completed the procurement process for a one-year contract concerning gritting and snow clearance services. With the procurement method classified as 'limited' due to being below the threshold for competition, the process was concluded with an award on 20th November 2025. This contract, under the industry category of grounds maintenance services, was structured using a three-quotation process in alignment with the Trust's Standing Financial Instructions (SFIs). The contract period spans from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2026, and it entails a total value of £21,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in grounds maintenance services, such as gritting and snow management. The successful bidder, OUTCO Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Leatherhead, demonstrates that businesses with expertise in facilities and environmental services are well-positioned to secure such contracts. Companies of similar scale and capabilities, especially those familiar with public authority contracts, can find themselves in a strategically advantageous position to engage in similar future opportunities with the NHS and other central government procuring entities.

## Notice

1 year contract for Gritting and Snow Clearance at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) completed using a 3 quotation process as per the Trusts SFIs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075675-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | HARLOW |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 1QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 13:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075675-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075675-2025
  20th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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