--- title: "Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-140007" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-140007" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-140007.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-140007.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-31" --- # Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles Buyer: POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-140007 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-140007) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-140007.json) ## Summary Powys County Council, located in Llandrindod Wells, UK, has completed the procurement process for establishing a Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles. This contract falls under the industry category of "goods". The agreement sought a single supplier to provide 6x4, 4x4, and 4x2 gritters for winter maintenance activities across the county from September to April over a period of four years. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the key contract was signed on 27 September 2024. The tender started with submissions ending on 18 April 2024, followed by the awarding process. This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in vehicle hire, particularly those with expertise in providing winter maintenance vehicles. SMEs, such as the winning supplier ECON ENGINEERING LIMITED, are well-placed to benefit from such contracts. The framework agreement indicates a stable, long-term demand, making it a valuable opportunity for suppliers with the necessary qualifications and experience in handling winter maintenance equipment. The emphasis on quality and competitive pricing encourages participation from well-qualified companies aiming to expand their market presence through public procurement. ## Notice Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council's intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council's intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140007 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | It is estimated that further notices will be published to re-let the framework agreement, therefore in approximately four years. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LLANDRINDOD WELLS | | Post town | Llandrindod Wells | | Postcode | LD1 5LG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales | | Local authority | Powys | | Electoral ward | Llandrindod South | | Westminster constituency | Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe | | Delivery location | TLL24 Powys | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles ## Release History - 31 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140007 - 18 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140007 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR471161 Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles - Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council's intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council is seeking to engage suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years. - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT493739 Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles - Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council's intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years. ## Notice URLs - http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-140007 - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-140007. 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