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03 Jul 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Ipswich Borough Council, located in Ipswich, England, involves the completed purchase of a road sweeper, categorised under road sweepers within the CPV classification. This procurement, titled "Purchase of Road Sweeper," was conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The process culminated in an award on 1st January 2026, with a contract period starting on 18th March 2026 and ending on 10th November 2026, delivering to the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in manufacturing or supplying road maintenance equipment. Given the procurement method and process type, it's an ideal fit for businesses capable of providing competitive pricing and quality products. The successful supplier, Hako Machines Ltd, is a demonstration of how companies with the right credentials can thrive in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Road Sweeper

Notice Description

Purchase of a road sweeper

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d523702-2a19-4c31-854c-1d17d14b2501
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7cad278-5d1d-45c2-bd10-8a5629a83844
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34921100 - Road sweepers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 10 Nov 2026 6-12 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
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAKO MACHINES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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