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02 Jun 2026 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Durham County Council has concluded with the award of a contract for the purchase of a new Ventrac 4520Y Tractor. The procurement exercise, classified under the industry category of tractors, was aimed at sources operating within the goods sector. The contract was awarded on 27th May 2026 and covers a delivery location in the North East, United Kingdom. The value of the contract is £62,131, and the procurement activity, culminating in the awarding stage, underwent key stages with the tender period ending on 4th March 2026. The contractual period spans from 28th May to 29th June 2026.

This tender presented an opportunity for businesses proficient in supplying agricultural machinery, particular those offering heavy machinery like tractors. Although the procurement method details were not specified, the process was open to entities capable of fulfilling a contract for large-scale machinery within the goods sector. Large enterprises specialising in agricultural equipment sales and distribution, akin to Carrs Billington Agriculture Limited, which was awarded the contract, would find such opportunities favourable for business growth. This underscores the scope of potential benefits for contractors well-versed in large volume and broad geographical supply chains to leverage similar tenders for expanding their market footprint.

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Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 1 x Ventrac 4520Y Tractor (New) (30713)

Notice Description

1 x Ventrac 4520Y Tractor (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10aad583-9a62-41d0-8ad8-38739b9d2663
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd30c954-4ba6-4910-b8a1-4953b2b1428c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,131 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,131 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Durham County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carrs Billington Agriculture Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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