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title: "Ice Gritting and Snow Clearing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000706212"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR"
published: "2023-07-18"
---

# Ice Gritting and Snow Clearing

Buyer: COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000706212

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services across the Western Isles for 6 years has been completed. The buying organisation, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, located in Stornoway, UK, awarded contracts for different regions like North Lewis, West Lewis, North and South Lochs, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay. The tender was completed through an open procedure, with a total contract value of GBP 8,704,032. The main procurement category was services, and the awards were signed in March 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in ice gritting and snow clearing services to compete for contracts in various regions of the Western Isles. SMEs, including suppliers like I.A. & C. MACIVER LIMITED, John Maciver & Sons Ltd, AMK PLANT & TIPPER HIRE LTD, and MACAULAY ASKERNISH LTD, participated in the procurement process. The procurement method was open, allowing a fair competition between different businesses. The tender was structured with sub-lots for different areas, offering flexibility for both the buying organisation and potential suppliers.

## Notice

The provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services across the Western Isles for 6 years (4 years plus possible 1 + 1 year extensions)

### Lot Information

Barra

Provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services.. Please see all tender documentation.

Renewal: 4 year contract with 2 (1 + 1 year) extensions.

North Lewis

Provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services.. Please see all tender documents

Renewal: 4 year contract with 2 (1 + 1 year) extensions.

West Lewis

Provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services.. Please see all tender documents.

Renewal: 4 year contract with 2 (1 + 1 year) extensions.

North and South Lochs

Provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services. Please see all accompanying tender documents

Renewal: 4 year contract with 2 (1 + 1 year) extensions.

Benbecula, North Uist and Berneray

Provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services.. Please see all tender documentation.

Renewal: 4 year contract with 2 (1 + 1 year) extensions.

Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay

Provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services.. Please see all tender documentation.

Renewal: 4 year contract with 2 (1 + 1 year) extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483932 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,700,000 |
| Lots value | £8,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,808,032 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR |
| Locality | STORNOWAY |
| Post town | Outer Hebrides |
| Postcode | HS1 2BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Electoral ward | Steòrnabhagh a Deas |
| Westminster constituency | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMK PLANT & TIPPER HIRE; I.A. & C. MACIVER; JOHN MACIVER & SONS; MACAULAY ASKERNISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483932
- 3 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460619

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460619
  Ice Gritting and Snow Clearing - The provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services across the Western Isles for 6 years (4 years plus possible 1 + 1 year extensions)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483932
  Ice Gritting and Snow Clearing - The provision of ice gritting and snow clearing services across the Western Isles for 6 years (4 years plus possible 1 + 1 year extensions)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000706212
- https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk

## Provenance

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