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title: "Gritters Hire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690387"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-08-15"
---

# Gritters Hire

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690387

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council is in the process of a public procurement contracting for the hire of gritting vehicles. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with Econ Engineering Ltd being the selected supplier. The tender, titled "Gritters Hire," falls under the goods category and the procurement method used is an open procedure. The contract was signed on August 4, 2022, with a contract value of £908,440. The procurement is being conducted by a regional or local authority in Dumfries, UK, with key dates indicating activity between October and April over the next two years.

This tender for the hire of gritting vehicles by Dumfries and Galloway Council presents opportunities for businesses in the goods industry, especially those providing transportation and maintenance services. Interested organisations should be prepared to offer quality services as per the award criteria, with an emphasis on technical capabilities, compliance with quality and safety standards, and environmental management practices. The procurement process is open, allowing SMEs to compete on a level playing field, and electronic submission methods are in place to facilitate participation and engagement.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots. Oct 22 - Apr 24.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456395 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2022 |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £908,440 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## 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
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456395
- 15 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451318
- 14 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446122

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446122
  Gritters Hire - Dumfries and Galloway Council require up to fourteen 18 tonne perm mounted Gritters and up to three 7.5 Tonne permanently mounted gritters to carry out winter maintenance on the roads within our region from 1 October 22- 10 April 23 with an option to extend for one year.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451318
  Gritters Hire - Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456395
  Gritters Hire - Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking offers from suitable organisations for hire of sixteen 26 tonners and two 7.5 tonner gritting vehicles from October - Mid April 2022/23 and 2023/24. This will include full refurbishment of all vehicles between winter seasons with a full service and breakdown cover available during the operating period, and operator and mechanical trainings provided at five Council's depots.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690387
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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