---
title: "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0f3

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of winter gritting and snow clearance services, titled "STH Winter Gritting and Snow Clearance". The industry category identified is grounds maintenance services, with the procurement classified under the main category of services. This opportunity is situated in the United Kingdom, and a key date to note is the scheduled Pre-Market Engagement, due by 20th July 2026. The contract is above the financial threshold and is intended to start on 1st November 2026, running until 31st March 2028, with the potential for renewal extending to 31st March 2031.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance services, particularly those experienced with winter weather conditions and capable of delivering snow clearance solutions. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the suitability for SMEs is affirmed. The provision of these essential services can enhance business growth by securing government contracts and building a reputation within the public sector procurement space. Companies with the capability to meet the operational demands and scale of such projects stand to benefit the most, solidifying their presence in the industry while contributing to public safety and infrastructure maintenance.

## 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/061600-2026 |
| 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 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061600-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061600-2026
  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

## Provenance

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