---
title: "Proc-26-102 | Hire of Gritters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfe5"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cfe5.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# Proc-26-102 | Hire of Gritters

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfe5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Proc-26-102 | Hire of Gritters" was conducted by Wrexham County Borough Council. This procurement was within the goods industry category, specifically focusing on gritter vehicles, and was located in the UK region of Wrexham. The process has successfully reached the award stage, with the award notice published on 21st July 2026. The contract involves the hire of nine 18-tonne gritter vehicles for the council's winter maintenance programme, beginning from 1st October 2026 and concluding on 30th April 2027. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the NPS Vehicle Hire Framework, Lot 3, which adhered to the council's financial regulations.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the vehicle hire and automotive industry, particularly those specialising in heavy-duty equipment suitable for municipal services. Contracts like this can foster business growth by securing a partnership with a public authority, thereby enhancing the supplier's portfolio and credibility. The opportunity was ideally suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) such as Econ Engineering Ltd, which was successful in being awarded the contract. This illustrates that well-prepared SMEs can effectively compete and secure valuable public sector contracts.

## Notice

Hire of 9no. 18 tonne gritters for WCBC winter maintenance programme. Direct award under NPS Vehicle Hire Framework, Lot 3. In line with WCBC financial regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068719-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,236 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 21 Jul 2026 at 12:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068719-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068719-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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