Scope
Description
The Contractor will provide winter gritting and snow clearance services to include, but not be limited to:
• Site Surveys
• Site specific gritting plans / routes
• Site specific risk assessments and method statements
• Gritting from 1st November - March as required unless otherwise agreed
• Minimal disruption, where applicable due to site operating hours overnight site attendance
• GPS tracked vehicles to be used
• Access to live data / service reports via a web based portal
• Road surface temperature forecasting supplied by the Met Office
• Automated Pre and Post service email notifications
• Dedicated Account Manager
• Professional, trained and fully insured operatives
• Priority Snow Clearance
• Health & Safety obligations met
• Monthly invoices
Total value (estimated)
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £125,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Two 12 month extensions available when the initial contract period expires.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 14410000 - Rock salt
- 90620000 - Snow-clearing services
Contract locations
- UKD61 - Warrington
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 September 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 September 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
45% Quality 55% Price.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/ProjectManagement/ProjectDashboard?projectId=90e24569-3978-f011-813a-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Warrington Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBVX-8195-NXYW
Warrington Borough Council
Warrington
WA1 1UH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government