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GB-Bradford: TPPL Bradford Metropolitan District Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - Up to 15 x Ride-on 4wd out-front Rotary Mower (New) (28206)

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 May 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has concluded the contracting process for a procurement titled "GB-Bradford: TPPL Bradford Metropolitan District Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - Up to 15 x Ride-on 4wd out-front Rotary Mower (New) (28206)," classified under the industry category of mowers (CPV: 16310000). The process has reached the award stage as of 9 January 2026, with Balmers Garden Machinery being the appointed supplier. The contract period is set to commence on 12 January 2026 and conclude on 12 February 2026. The procurement, focusing on goods, has a total contract value of £562,500 and targets delivery within the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the UK. Although specific procurement methods have not been detailed, the procurement stage is complete, with an important tender closing date being 5 November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the gardening machinery sector, particularly those capable of delivering heavy-duty, high-capacity mowers. Companies looking to expand in the commercial machinery supply arena would find this contract appealing, especially those that can meet the scale and specifications required by large municipal bodies. Given the substantial value of the contract, larger enterprises are best positioned to benefit from this opportunity, which can further enhance their portfolios, increase their market exposure, and secure business growth within UK local government sectors.

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Notice Title

GB-Bradford: TPPL Bradford Metropolitan District Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - Up to 15 x Ride-on 4wd out-front Rotary Mower (New) (28206)

Notice Description

Up to 15 x Ride-on 4wd out-front Rotary Mower (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b1ec340-57ee-4f0c-bf0c-f8e454fa4092
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069a8591-f09c-44a5-a1cb-e0feb431ff68
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

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£562,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£562,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 12 Feb 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALMERS GARDEN MACHINERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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