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title: "Winter Gritting Vehicle Hire"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799805"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Winter Gritting Vehicle Hire

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799805

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council, located in Kilmarnock, recently completed the procurement process for the "Winter Gritting Vehicle Hire" contract. The procurement aimed to hire winter gritting vehicles for the Council's winter service period, lasting a minimum of six months over three years, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and was classified under the "goods" category, specifically identified by the CPV code 34144440. Bids were electronically submitted by 12 noon on 9 December 2025, with the contract being awarded to Econ Engineering Ltd for a value of £1,750,000. The contract was signed on 6 February 2026 and is currently active.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in vehicle hire services, especially those capable of providing specialised winter gritting vehicles. The awarded contract to Econ Engineering Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), demonstrates an openness to SMEs entering this market. Companies focusing on fleet management or possessing a strong regional presence in the East Ayrshire area might find it advantageous to engage in similar future tenders. The open procurement methodology used signals the Council’s intent to encourage competition and ensure fair access to procurement opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Supply of winter gritting vehicles on a hire basis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council require to hire several Winter Gritting Vehicles for use during the Council's winter service period. The hires will be for a minimum period of 6 months/26 weeks and will be required over the winter season for a period of 3 years with 2 one-year options. It should be noted that the requirement is for the hire of vehicles only and does not include a driver.

Renewal: 2 one-year extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549411 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3, 4 or 5 years depending on extension options |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## 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

- 12 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549411
- 7 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543058

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543058
  Winter Gritting Vehicle Hire - Supply of winter gritting vehicles on a hire basis.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549411
  Winter Gritting Vehicle Hire - Supply of winter gritting vehicles on a hire basis.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799805
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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