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Purchase of Pre-Owned Gritters and Part Exchange

Awarded to Econ Engineering Ltd

Devon County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 12 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 14 July 2026

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Overview

Devon County Council is seeking tenders for the purchase of six pre-owned 18-tonne gritters with 6m³ capacity, with a combined part exchange of existing vehicles. Bidders must meet all specifications detailed in the tender documentation and provide pricing for both the new gritters and the part exchange allowance payable to the council.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Closed
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£800,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 June 2026
Questions by
26 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Gritter vehicles

Award outcome

Awarded value
£675,000
Award date
16 September 2026
Contract period
30 August 2026 → 2 October 2026
Contract length
1 month
Against estimate
16% below
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Econ Engineering Ltd

This contract ended on 2 October 2026.

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About the winner

Econ Engineering Ltd

Based in
North Yorkshire
Public contracts won
46
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

0 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 37% received only one.

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Price 100% · Quality 0%

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Market context

Typical award in Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

£150,000

Median of 5,054 awards in the last 24 months

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Devon County Council in the last 12 months

80

contracts awarded, worth £2,213,955,565 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    18 September 2026

  2. Contract

    18 September 2026

  3. Contract Notice

    12 June 2026

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