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GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 2 x ATV quad bike mounted Weed Sprayer PKL450 (New) (29659)

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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27 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Durham County Council, culminated in the award of a contract for two new ATV quad bike mounted Weed Sprayers, model PKL450. This procurement falls under the agricultural machinery category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with Durham County Council acting as the buyer. Relevant dates include the tender period ending on 8th January 2026, and the contract period running from 20th March 2026 to 20th April 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £25,680, was announced on 19th March 2026, with a published date of 27th March 2026. Vale Engineering (York) Limited was selected as the supplier through a procurement method not specified in the document.

This tender offers opportunities for organisations involved in the manufacture or distribution of agricultural machinery, especially those specialising in advanced weed control solutions. The procurement of such equipment indicates ongoing maintenance and enhancement of public spaces, which could signal future similar tenders. While this particular procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger companies with expertise in agricultural technology stand to benefit from establishing supplier relationships with public sector buyers like Durham County Council. Such contracts can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, demonstrate compliance with public sector standards, and pave the way for future bids in similar categories.

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Notice Title

GB-Durham: TPPL Durham County Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 2 x ATV quad bike mounted Weed Sprayer PKL450 (New) (29659)

Notice Description

2 x ATV quad bike mounted Weed Sprayer PKL450 (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-55af78e9-cb11-4ab0-9f03-705573c6e0ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842f5e0f-6d7b-4ebe-8ef9-c158d6a6b7ca
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

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,680 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 20 Apr 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
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
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VALE ENGINEERING (YORK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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