---
title: "Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b00b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-19"
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# Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b00b

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## Summary

Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes, has completed the procurement process to purchase eight ex-hire fixed body gritters equipped with snow ploughs. Targeted at the winter-maintenance vehicles industry, this procurement falls under the category of goods and was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication, specifically a voluntary ex ante transparency notice. The contract was awarded to Econ Engineering Ltd, valued at £451,200, and was signed on 8th June 2026. The procurement process was driven by the absence of competition for technical reasons, as these specific vehicles were available in Econ Engineering Ltd's existing ex-hire fleet.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises involved in the maintenance and supply of winter vehicles, especially those ready to deliver specialised vehicle solutions. Businesses in vehicle manufacturing and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in winter road maintenance equipment, can explore potential collaborations or subcontract opportunities given the possibility of additional purchases under Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Engaging in such contracts can provide significant business growth opportunities by establishing connections with regional authorities like Fife Council.

## Notice

This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow ploughs from Econ Engineering Ltd

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow plough from Econ Engineering Ltd

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015."

### Procurement Information

The Council intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The vehicles are available as part of the Econ Engineering Ltd existing ex-hire fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057834-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £451,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2026 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057834-2026
- 8 Jun 2026 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053912-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

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