--- title: "Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-19" --- # Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by Fife Council, involves the purchase of eight ex-hire fixed body gritters with snow ploughs, facilitated by Econ Engineering Ltd. Fife Council, based in Glenrothes, has completed this procurement following a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as per Regulation 33(b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £451,200 and signed on 8th June 2026, stands active within the industry category of goods, under CPV classification 34143000, and is principally focused on public service needs within the UKM72 region, particularly general public services and amenities. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in the production or rental of specialised vehicles such as gritters, to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies that provide unique technical solutions or specialised equipment aligning with public service requirements may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, despite the current absence of competition. The procurement method indicates potential business opportunities for firms capable of providing highly specialised or technical products, thus fostering growth within niche markets. Additionally, there is scope for further purchases under this contract, ensuring potential continuity of business relations with Fife Council. ## Notice This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow ploughs from Econ Engineering Ltd ### Lot Information Lot 1 This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow plough from Econ Engineering Ltd Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015." ### Procurement Information The Council intends to award a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 33 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 - reg 33(b) (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons. The vehicles are available as part of the Econ Engineering Ltd existing ex-hire fleet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558298 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £451,200 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ECON ENGINEERING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34143000 - Winter-maintenance vehicles ## Release History - 19 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558298 - 8 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557524 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557524 Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters - This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow ploughs from Econ Engineering Ltd - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558298 Purchase of 8 ex hire fixed body gritters - This is a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. This notice is to advise that Fife Council intend to purchase 8 ex hire fixed body gritters with snow ploughs from Econ Engineering Ltd ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000833144.json.