---
title: "Award of Winter Gritters Hire 2019"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000576553"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-06-10"
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# Award of Winter Gritters Hire 2019

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000576553

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Award of Winter Gritters Hire 2019" has been conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, focusing on the goods category specifically related to vehicle and plant hire. This tender was launched on the 15th of October 2019 and concluded on the 1st of May 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £515,287.58, has been granted to Econ Engineering Ltd for the supply and maintenance of winter hire vehicles for up to two seasons. The procurement method employed for this contract was through a mini-competition originating from the SXL framework under Lot 4.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the vehicle hire and maintenance sector, particularly those specializing in winter services. Companies involved in the supply of winter gritters, vehicle leasing, and maintenance services would find themselves in a favourable position to compete. With ongoing support requirements for winter infrastructure, this contract allows suppliers to engage in long-term relationships with local councils, enhancing their portfolio and market reach throughout the seasons ahead.

## Notice

Supply and maintenance of winter hire vehicles for up to 2 seasons.This is a call off (mini-competition) from SXL framework for Vehicle & Plant Hire, Lot 4

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356643 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £515,287 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE; GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART; GLASGOW WEST HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; NHS LANARKSHIRE; ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE BODY; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 33 |
| Supplier names | ASA RECRUITMENT; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASHTEAD PLANT HIRE; BEAVER BRIDGES; BMI ROSS HALL HOSPITAL; CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS) LLP/RSBI; COVANBURN CONTRACTS; CUNNINGHAM CASH REGISTERS; ECON ENGINEERING; EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS; FINTIEDE SOLUTIONS; FLEXIFORM BUSINESS FURNITURE; HARVEY NASH; IMPERIAL COMMERCIALS; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; JARVIE PLANT GROUP; LORIEN RESOURCING; LS SYSTEMS; MEDINET; NORTHERN SERVICES; OPERATION PLAY OUTDOORS; P&J TRAINING; PARITY PROFESSIONALS; RAINBOW BLINDS AND INTERIORS; SCOT JCB; SOFTWARE BOX; SPRING TECHNOLOGY; SYNAPTIK; THE ANTISOCIAL ENGINEER; THE RED STRING AGENCY; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2019 at 14:27 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356643

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fifedirect.org.uk
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- http://www.gsa.ac.uk/
- http://www.gwha.org.uk/
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.parliament.scot
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/

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