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TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery

BOLTON COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery" was conducted by Bolton Council, located in Bolton, England. This tender, classified under the category of Agricultural machinery, aimed at securing a contractor to supply horticultural machinery either through sale or rental, along with necessary spare parts and consumables, under a Framework Agreement used by Neighbourhood Services within the Directorate of Place. The procurement followed an open procedure method and concluded the tender period on 24th July 2023, leading to the award stage, where the contract was successfully awarded on 1st September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 15th March 2024 and end on 14th March 2027, with a total contract value of £413,520.

This tender provides ample opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capability in supplying agricultural machinery. As the procurement method was open, it encouraged broad participation, making it particularly accessible for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Firms with expertise in horticultural machinery and an ability to support comprehensive contracts involving sales, rentals, and maintenance would find this opportunity well-suited to their growth strategies. The awarded supplier was BALMERS GM, an SME, highlighting the potential for similar-sized enterprises to compete successfully in such tenders.

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Notice Title

TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery

Notice Description

The tender is for the Authority to procure a suitable contractor for the supply of horticultural machinery by sale or rental, including the supply of spare parts and consumables. This Framework Agreement will be used by Neighbourhood Services within the Directorate of Place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3a19be5d-d167-4adc-9aad-f58ca786e4cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071ba12c-c0f4-47f9-b612-a3f372263b1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£413,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£413,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2027 2-3 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
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALMERS GM

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