---
title: "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-01"
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# STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f0

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process for the provision of winter gritting and snow clearance services, under the title "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance." This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically grounds maintenance services (CPV code 77314000). Located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, the process is currently in the planning stage, with a key date for pre-market engagement set for 20th July 2026. The procurement process is a tender, aiming to address requirements above the threshold with a total gross value of £696,000 and an anticipated contract period starting 1st November 2026 and ending on 31st March 2028. The process also includes a potential for renewal, and it is particularly suitable for SMEs.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialised in winter maintenance and grounds services to expand their portfolio and secure significant contracts with a reputable public authority. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their suitability in the procurement criteria. Businesses with expertise in delivering efficient, reliable gritting and snow clearance services can leverage their experience to meet the needs of Sheffield's healthcare infrastructure during the winter months. With the authority's openness to market engagement, participants have an opportunity to influence the final tender specifications through proactive engagement.

## Notice

Provision of winter gritting and snow clearance services

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061591-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 10:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061591-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061591-2026
  1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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