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title: "The Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware for Gritters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811287"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-08"
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# The Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware for Gritters

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811287

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council, acting as both buyer and central purchasing body, has awarded a contract for the provision of a Winter Gritting System and associated hardware for gritters. This procurement process is categorised under General Public Services, focusing on services related to vehicle telematics. The contract, following an open procedure, was awarded to Safecote Limited, a supplier based in Stockport. The service, delivered across the UK, commenced on 10th September 2025 and is initially set for a three-year period with the possibility of a two-year extension, ending potentially in September 2030. The total contract value over five years is GBP 181,031.20, funded by the council's revenue budget, and mandatory community benefits were a key aspect of the tender.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the vehicle and telematics sectors, offering avenues for implementing advanced telematics solutions in public service vehicles. Businesses capable of providing vehicle interface hardware, telematics software, and associated training would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on community benefits, such as job creation and supply chain development, makes it an attractive proposition for companies looking to enhance their social value contributions on a regional scale.

## Notice

Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware was awarded via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Vehicle Telematics and Journey Recorders DPS -750 Lot 1 Vehicle Telematics. This procurement includes - Purchase of hardwire interface fitted to each of the Council's gritting fleet, Rental of Winter gritting web-based software solution, Purchase of Fixtures and fittings, for use of the winter gritting software in gritter cabs by drivers, Rental of tablets, Associated training and Ad-hoc repairs not covered under the warranty period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware was awarded via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Vehicle Telematics and Journey Recorders DPS -750 Lot 1 Vehicle Telematics. This procurement includes - Purchase of hardwire interface fitted to each of the Council's gritting fleet, Rental of Winter gritting web-based software solution, Purchase of Fixtures and fittings, for use of the winter gritting software in gritter cabs by drivers, Rental of tablets, Associated training and Ad-hoc repairs not covered under the warranty period. The contract start date is 10th September 2025. The initial term of the contract for services is for a period of three (3) years, until 9th September 2028, with the option to extend for a further two (2) years until 9th September 2030. The award value over the five-year duration is (GBP)181,031.20 the budget requirements will be met by the councils Revenue budget. Community Benefit (CB) was included as part of the tender process as a mandatory requirement. The CB outcomes to be delivered must total 100 minimum points, based on the council's CB menu.

Options: The council reserves the right to source non-core and additional items from the awarded Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540946 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 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 | £181,031 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAFECOTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32441300 - Telematics system
- 64226000 - Telematics services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540946

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540946
  The Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware for Gritters - Provision of a Winter Gritting System and Associated Hardware was awarded via the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Vehicle Telematics and Journey Recorders DPS -750 Lot 1 Vehicle Telematics. This procurement includes - Purchase of hardwire interface fitted to each of the Council's gritting fleet, Rental of Winter gritting web-based software solution, Purchase of Fixtures and fittings, for use of the winter gritting software in gritter cabs by drivers, Rental of tablets, Associated training and Ad-hoc repairs not covered under the warranty period.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811287
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

## Provenance

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