Awarded contract

Framework Agreement for the hire of winter maintenance vehicles

Details

Value
£3,920,760
Topic
Winter-maintenance vehicles
Published
31 October 2024

Tender description

Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council’s intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years. Lot 1: Within the County of Powys, there are 990km miles of county roads and 430km miles of trunk roads serviced during the winter months, the Council undertakes winter maintenance activities on these roads. There activities include snow clearance and the spreading of grit using a range of Council owned and hired vehicles and other equipment. For the Council to undertake some of these activates, 6x4, 4x4 and 4x2 gritters are required and the Council’s intention is to hire these from a single source between September and April during the agreement period. The Council sought to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Supplier to enter into an agreement to provide to the Council with Gritting Vehicles for a period of four years.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date27 September 2024
  2. Completed: Award published31 October 2024
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About the buyer

Powys County Council is a local authority serving mid Wales, and publishes a dedicated guide for businesses wanting to sell to the council. Suppliers must register on the Central Digital Platform for a Unique Supplier ID before they can bid for contracts. Business Wales runs joint training sessions helping suppliers register on the platform and meet the new requirements. Meet the Buyer events introduce construction and highways contractors to upcoming contracts and frameworks. A Supply Chain Sustainability Portal supports social care providers with carbon reduction planning, expanding to all suppliers.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Powys County Council's contract awards have been in health and social work, construction work and repair and maintenance.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 34143000 · Winter-maintenance vehicles

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