---
title: "Direct Award for the Supply of 9x Footpath Gritters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808671"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TAYSIDE CONTRACTS"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Direct Award for the Supply of 9x Footpath Gritters

Buyer: TAYSIDE CONTRACTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808671

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## Summary

This procurement process, conducted by Tayside Contracts, involved a direct award for the supply of footpath gritters. The contract was completed under the TPPL Grounds, Maintenance and Plant Framework NEPO214, with The Double A Trading Company Ltd receiving the award. This procurement falls within the general public services industry category and was executed in Dundee, Scotland. The tender process utilised an open procedure method, and the award is associated with goods provision, specifically enhancing winter maintenance capabilities. The contract was signed on 4th July 2025 with a value of £261,999.

The awarded contract provides opportunities for businesses specialising in ground maintenance and winter equipment supply to be recognised in public procurement markets. With a focus on price, quality, and supplier capability, businesses that can provide innovation, efficiency, and reliability in equipment operation stand well-suited to compete in future tenders. This example showcases that small to medium enterprises, as demonstrated by The Double A Trading Company Ltd's success, can effectively compete for regional government tenders offering economically advantageous solutions. The procurement process through established frameworks can open doors for similar businesses seeking growth in the public sector.

## Notice

Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Grounds, Maintenance and Plant Framework NEPO214 for the purchase of 9x Footpath Gritters. The direct award was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the framework's call-off provisions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement relates to the supply of a 9x footpath gritters to support winter maintenance. The contracting authority assessed framework suppliers and The Double A Trading Company Ltd was identified as offering the most economically advantageous solution in terms of price and quality taking into account equipment specification, delivery requirements and supplier capability. The contract was therefore awarded via direct award without reopening competition, in accordance with the framework rules.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554719 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £261,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TAYSIDE CONTRACTS |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD3 8SS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Coldside |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DOUBLE A TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554719

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554719
  Direct Award for the Supply of 9x Footpath Gritters - Tayside Contracts has awarded a call-off contract by direct award under the TPPL Grounds, Maintenance and Plant Framework NEPO214 for the purchase of 9x Footpath Gritters. The direct award was undertaken in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and the framework's call-off provisions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.tayside-contracts.co.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808671

## Provenance

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