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title: "Award of Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27 (CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265 Fw DA)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000828123"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Award of Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27 (CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions RM6265 Fw DA)

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000828123

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## Summary

Argyll and Bute Council has awarded a contract for the "Winter Gritter Hire 2026-27" under the CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions framework (reference RM6265). This procurement falls under the goods industry category, specifically for hire of industrial vehicles with a driver, and is situated in Lochgilphead, Scotland (postal code PA31 8RT). The contract was signed with Econ Engineering Ltd on 4th October 2026, and the order form is operational from 22nd October 2026 to 22nd April 2027. The procurement process, tagged at the award stage, utilises a direct procurement method, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without a competitive bid process. The award value is £530,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or hiring of industrial vehicles, specifically gritter vehicles. Companies capable of providing reliable winter road maintenance equipment and services would be ideally positioned to pursue similar contracts. Such procurement processes under a framework agreement like CCS Vehicle Hire Solutions streamline entry for qualified suppliers, facilitating growth in sectors equipped to handle public service contracts efficiently. Additionally, for businesses capable of direct agreements in the public sector, exploring similar frameworks could yield further growth opportunities.

## Notice

This Order Form is for the provision of the Call-Off Deliverables and dated 22/10/2026 to 22/4/2027.It's issued under the Framework Contract with the reference number RM6265, Vehicle Hire Solutions for the provision of the following goods and services as described in the form.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553661 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £530,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ANGUS COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ADLIB; BOXXE; CAS DUNCAN; DINGBRO; ECON ENGINEERING; ENVIROCENTRE; HC ONE; IPSOS MORI; MRG ELECTRICAL SERVICES; NUCORE GROUP; PERTH RADIO TAXIS; R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS; RICHARD IRVIN FM; TRACSIS TRAFFIC DATA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 34144440 - Gritter vehicles
- 60182000 - Hire of industrial vehicles with driver

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 16:46 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553661

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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