---
title: "Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-12"
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# Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange

Buyer: DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b3e8

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## Summary

Devon County Council, located in Exeter, UK, has initiated a tender process titled "Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange," under the industry category of gritter vehicles. This open procurement opportunity involves the purchase and part exchange of six pre-owned 18-tonne gritters, with a submission deadline set for 14th July 2026. The enquiry period for any clarifications ends on 26th June 2026, and the award decision is expected by 20th August 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 31st August 2026 to 2nd October 2026. This opportunity follows the open procedure procurement method, and the tender, valued at approximately £960,000, is above the procurement threshold and covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle supply, particularly those with a focus on heavy-duty vehicles like gritters. Companies with capabilities in acquiring and refurbishing used vehicles, alongside offering competitive pricing models, would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly appealing, given their suitability to meet the procurement requirements. The potential for growth through this contract can attract both local and national suppliers aiming to bolster their service offerings and expand their client base with a reputable public authority such as Devon County Council.

## Notice

Devon County Council (DCC) is seeking tenders for the purchase of a number of Preowned Salt Spreaders (Gritters) and combined part exchange. DCC is requesting tenders for Six 18 tonne gritters 6m3 vehicles. The detailed specification and requirements for these vehicles can be found in the tender documentation. The offered vehicles must, at a minimum meet ALL of the requirements listed in the specification. Additionally, as part of this process DCC wish to Part exchange a number of our existing vehicles as part of this transaction and bidders will also be required to include pricings as part of their price submission, payable to the council for the Part Exchange of the listed Vehicles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055635-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 4QD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Newtown and St Leonard's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK43 Devon CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055635-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055635-2026
  12th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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