Framework for the Supply on Hire of Operated Vehicles for Snowploughing and General Snow Clearance Works

This Framework Agreement is for the Supply on Hire of Operated Vehicles for Snowploughing and General Snow Clearance ("the Contract") for Durham County Council and affiliated bodies Durham County Council are looking to provide an efficient winter service by the use of ploughing only contractors who can be called upon in times of severe winter weather to carry out snow ploughing operations on pre-defined routes and other designated areas. In addition to above the Council are looking to further enhance the winter service by the use of ploughing only contractors in areas which may not have previously been treated. This may include rural roads, housing estates, car parks, leisure centres, public buildings etc and will be carried out on a call out basis. The works may be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (including public holidays) during the winter period of 1st October to 30th April. It may be necessary to extend the defined winter period should prevailing weather conditions dictate. Documents are available for download on The NEPO Portal www.nepo.org Reference No DN626474