Winter Gritting Vehicle Hire
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (transport & logistics): Winter Gritting. By East Ayrshire Council. Awarded to Econ Engineering Ltd (GBP 1.8M, Feb 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Fleet Management. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Supply of winter gritting vehicles on a hire basis.
The Council require to hire several Winter Gritting Vehicles for use during the Council's winter service period. The hires will be for a minimum period of 6 months/26 weeks and will be required over the winter season for a period of 3 years with 2 one-year options. It should be noted that the requirement is for the hire of vehicles only and does not include a driver.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 012742-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About East Ayrshire Council
East Ayrshire Council has issued 116 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 40 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Transport & Logistics, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by East Ayrshire Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Econ Engineering Ltd was awarded the contract for £1,750,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 012742-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Econ Engineering Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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