---
title: "Hire of 3 x Gritters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c557"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c557.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-07"
---

# Hire of 3 x Gritters

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c557

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## Summary

The procurement process for the hire of three gritters was conducted by Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council, a regional authority located in Blackburn, UKD41. The process falls under the industry category of goods, specifically gritter vehicles, as per the CPV classification scheme. The procurement method was a limited procedure through a direct award without a prior call for competition, under the YPO Framework 1170. The contract, valued at GBP 173,554.68, has been awarded to Econ Engineering Limited as of 6th July 2026. The process is marked complete, with an active contract status and the procurement falling outside the scope of application of the directive.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacture, leasing, or maintenance of specialised vehicles, specifically gritter vehicles. Such businesses can benefit from this type of direct award process under established frameworks like YPO. The procurement, completed swiftly through a direct award, showcases an efficient method for large-scale suppliers such as Econ Engineering Limited to secure contracts without the need for a lengthy competition phase. Businesses with the capability to provide high-quality, reliable specialist vehicles promptly and efficiently are well-suited to compete in similar tenders that require a streamlined procurement approach.

## Notice

Contract hire of 3 x Gritters for two winter seasons.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract hire of 3 x Gritters for two winter seasons.

### Procurement Information

Direct award under the YPO Framework 1170 - Purchase, Lease and Hire of Specialist Vehicles 3.5T and over Including Associated Products and Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063710-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 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 | £173,554 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |

## 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

- 7 Jul 2026 at 13:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063710-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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