TC103 - Highways Winter Maintenance – Gritting Contract

Description

The contract is for the provision of a standby and response service and equipment to spread a measured amount of rock salt or other de-icing materials on roads and footways, or remove snow during winter periods only, to prevent or remove hazard caused by frost, ice, or snow formation, all to the written instruction of the City Council. The Rock Salt or similar material to be spread will be provided by the City Council. This contract comprises in general terms but is not necessarily limited to the provision of all necessary labour, vehicles, plant, expertise, management and other resources and consumables (except Rock Salt or other material to be laid) to facilitate the complete service, both on ‘stand by’ and by deployment as necessary. The Contract is intended to enable the provision of winter services, to include the spreading of rock salt and liquid de-icer, along with the clearing of snow from public highways which the Council is the Highway Authority will also request other Third-Party sites which are included within the tender. The Service will involve pre-treatment gritting and de-icing to prevent ice from forming on highway surfaces; post-treatment following the formation of ice and the clearance of snow plus other associated services, either on a predetermined basis along standard routes or on a reactive basis. The Contract does not include civil emergency works caused by heavy snowfalls, provision for which will be made separately. Lot 1: Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 05/02/2023 as referred to in IV.2.2.