Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcd-b116-7178-89cd-e81022b1648e/winter-gritting [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # Winter Gritting [Southern Water Services Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/southern-water-services-limited) Estimated value £2,000,000 Published 7 Apr 2026 Deadline Closed 5 May 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Split into 2 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender ### Scope of Works - Southern Water is seeking a supplier for winter gritting services across the whole of its region - Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. The supplier must be able to deliver a flexible service across operational sites whilst also having the ability to cover reactive requests for leaks in public areas. The service must operate 7 days a week during the winter period, from October to April, and be temperature-triggered in response to pre-agreed thresholds (e.g. surface temperatures forecast below 0°C or as defined by Met Office data). All vehicles used must be roadworthy, clean, and regularly maintained, fully licensed and MOT certified. All drivers and personnel must hold a valid driving licence (appropriate categories) and be trained in winter maintenance procedures. Vehicles must not move between fresh water and wastewater sites without a full decontamination to avoid cross-contamination. The service delivery must be supported by a comprehensive digital Platform accessible to SW: - Site-specific gritting maps and access details. - Site and contact information. - Live and historical job tracking with vehicle GPS. - Job history and audit trail. - Picture evidence of service delivery - Automated time stamps for job start/finish. - Communication logs for instruction and completion confirmation. ### Routine Service - - The Supplier shall provide a planned, temperature-triggered gritting service for: Access roads, Car parks, Footpaths, Other designated areas as per site-specific requirements. - Snow clearance when required. - Monitor weather forecasts (via Met Office or equivalent) and respond in line with pre-agreed gritting criteria. - Perform gritting during off-peak hours (typically overnight or early morning) to reduce disruption. - Ensure areas are treated. ### Reactive Service – - The Supplier shall provide a flexible, on-demand gritting service based on daily instructions issued by the SW. - List of sites to be issued no earlier than 16:00 daily, requiring response that same evening/night. - Provide precision hand gritting, particularly in high-risk areas (e.g. leak sites, uneven terrain, pedestrian walkways). - Be capable of handling emergency and short notice gritting requests, including potential 24/7 availability during adverse weather events. - Allow for site additions after initial list issue (e.g. newly reported leaks). Jobs to be fully document via a communication portal, supplier to provided Gritting evidence, Leak location identification, photographic evidence, map marking or GPS location of affected area Read full description ## CPV classification Ice-clearing servicesSnow-clearing servicesWinter-maintenance materialsRoad saltRoad-maintenance vehicles Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-054851-2026-04-07T14:05:10+01:00 [View official notice ](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-054851-2026-04-07T14:05:10+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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