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Purchase of 360 Wheeled Material Handling Machine

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 13:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Bath and North East Somerset Council for the purchase of a 360 Wheeled Material Handling Machine, classified under mechanical excavators (CPV code 43262100). The procurement falls within the goods category and was executed via a direct award method. Located in England, this process reached the award stage on 10th June 2026 with the contract period running from 23rd June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The awarded supplier is Watling JCB Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise, and the contract value is £230,115. The procurement stage is now complete, as finalised documents were published on 14th July 2026.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialised in mechanical equipment, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector buyers. While this specific procurement has concluded, understanding such processes offers insights into similar future tenders for similar scale equipment. Companies that can competitively supply high-quality machinery within stipulated timelines will find opportunities for expanding their market presence in the public sector through tenders like this, benefiting from fostering partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of 360 Wheeled Material Handling Machine

Notice Description

Purchase of 360 Wheeled Material Handling Machine

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a45c479-a043-4e15-8f4e-15a867ba36be
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

43262100 - Mechanical excavators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,115 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,115 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
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
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATLING JCB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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