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30 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process under a restricted procedure for the provision of mowing and baling services across six countryside sites. The process, which falls under the services category of agricultural machinery, was marked "complete" and the contract awarded is valued at £9,487. The procurement method utilised was selective, and the tender process concluded on 10th July 2026. The awarded contract commenced on 29th July 2026 and will extend through to 31st July 2029. This procurement aligns with Bedford Borough Council's initiative to maintain local countryside sites from their base in Bedford, England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural machinery services, particularly those capable of providing long-term maintenance contracts. While the procurement was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it presents a robust business growth potential for larger service providers capable of managing comprehensive service contracts over an extended period. Companies with expertise in maintaining rural and agricultural environments will find this contract aligned with their business objectives and an opportunity to establish a working relationship with the Bedford Borough Council.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mowing and Baling Specification for Bedford Borough Council Countryside Sites v2 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council (The Council) is inviting tenders for the provision of is inviting tenders for the supply of mowing and bailing 6 countryside sites for a 5 year period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0beab6f5-784e-450e-ba5f-e8b3738d4d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ffcee4-a545-4f10-9353-9edfe4340d70
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,487 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHONY KINNS AVIATION (SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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