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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: |
| East Ayrshire Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Submission Methods: | Electronic submission |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 2 October 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-03674f |
| Notice Reference: | 082712-2026 |
All 3 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)
PS/21/63 Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2022-2026)
PS/25/263 - Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework (2026-2033)
Earlier notices predate the Procurement Act 2023 (commenced 24 Feb 2025) and therefore don't carry UK1–UK17 codes.
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Awarded to (8 suppliers)
| Award status: | Active |
| Period rationale: | To allow bidders to recoup any potential Capital Investment Costs. |
The Council requires to establish a Winter Maintenance Assistance Framework for the provision of Contractors assistance during periods of adverse winter weather when all internal resource has been exhausted. The Framework will consist of 5 Lots: Lot 1: Ad Hoc Assistance for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations within East and South Ayrshire Lot 2: Standby Service for the Provision of Winter Treatment Services on Kilmarnock Town Centre Priority Footways (East Ayrshire) Lot 3: Standby Service for Provision of Winter Treatment Services on Priority Carriageway Routes (East and South Ayrshire) Lot 4: Standby Service for Provision of Winter Treatment Services on Priority Footway Routes (East Ayrshire) Lot 5: Ad Hoc Assistance for Gritting and Snow Clearing Operations for Sheltered and Supported Living Accommodation within East Ayrshire
Lot 1 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant and equipment which could be made available during periods of adverse winter weather to assist with winter maintenance operations on an as and when required basis. It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 6 Contractors appointed to this Lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.
Lot 2 will consist of a single Contractor, who shall provide a Standby winter footway treatment service using liquid de-icer products (which shall be sodium chloride NaCl (Brine) Spray or on instruction a calcium chloride CaCL2 (Brine) spray) on designated priority footways located within the Kilmarnock Town Centre, with 24/7 availability over a 19 week period. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.
Lot 3 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment that will be on Standby for allocated specific Priority 1 and Priority 2 Carriageway Routes with 24/7 availability over a 25 week period. It is envisaged there will be there will be a maximum of 4 Contractors appointed to this Lot. Please note that Contractors will only receive a Standby Payment if they are allocated routes following award onto this Lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.
Lot 4 will consist of Contractors/farmers etc (Service Providers) along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment that will be on Standby for allocated specific Priority 1 and Priority 2 Footway routes with 24/7 availability over a 19 week period. It is envisaged there will be a maximum of 4 Contractors appointed to this Lot. Please note that Contractors will only receive a Standby Payment if they are allocated routes following award onto this Lot. There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.
Lot 5 will consist of a single Contractor along with appropriate vehicles, plant or equipment which could be made available during periods of adverse winter weather to assist with winter maintenance operations for Sheltered and Supported Living Accommodation within East Ayrshire on an as and when required basis, for gritting of footpaths and car parks. White Road Salt should be utilised for all areas. There can be no guarantee to the levels of assistance required over the term of the Framework, if any at all. Additional information: There can be no guarantee as to the level of assistance that will be required over the term of the Framework Agreement, if any at all. Bidders may apply for one, several or all Lots.
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