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title: "SWI26080 Purchase of Winter Maintenance Gritter Fleet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069211"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# SWI26080 Purchase of Winter Maintenance Gritter Fleet

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069211

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a winter maintenance gritter fleet, specifically acquiring six used gritter vehicles. This tender, titled "SWI26080 Purchase of Winter Maintenance Gritter Fleet," falls under the goods category in the industry related to vehicles and maintenance. The procurement, facilitated by SWISCo Ltd on behalf of Torbay Council, covers the region of Torquay, United Kingdom, with a focus on delivery within the UKK42 region. The contract was awarded to ECON Engineering Limited, with the direct award approach rationalised by the vehicles meeting the technical and specification requirements, thus providing good value. The contract details were finalised with a signature date set for 22nd May 2026, and the contract period was scheduled over two days from 26th May to 27th May 2026.

This procurement presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those involved in vehicle manufacturing, sales, and maintenance services. By acquiring used vehicles in a direct award setting, businesses that specialise in second-hand vehicle evaluations or refurbishments can leverage their expertise. The tender also offers potential for enterprises focused on supporting winter maintenance operations. Companies within the UK and those familiar with public sector procurement would likely be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and growth prospects within government supply chains.

## Notice

SWISCo Ltd, a company wholly owned by and delivering services on behalf of Torbay Council, is intending to purchase 6 gritter vehicles that they have been hiring.

### Procurement Information

Purchase of 6 used Gritter Vehicles which SWISCo have been hiring for the past 4 years. The vehicles meet the specification requirements and represent good value for used vehicles. As these vehicles are used and not new, and are owned by the Supplier, they cannot be provided by anyone else.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054637-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2026 - 27 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £268,000 |
| Contracts value | £268,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SWISCO LIMITED |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Ellacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 10:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054637-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 08:41 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041350-2026
- 6 May 2026 at 08:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041347-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054637-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041350-2026
  6th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041347-2026
  6th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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