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AwardUpdate

22 Jun 2026 at 16:00

Tender

22 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council involved a tender for the supply of an Industrial Bat Wing Tractor Drawn Mower, aimed for use across the Council's extensive lands to maintain a high standard of amenity grass areas. The tender, identified by the title "CA17888 - RFQ 2026/13", falls under the industry category of lawn, park or sports-ground mowers (CPV code 16311100). The process followed an open procurement method, which began with its publication on 22nd May 2026 and concluded with an award on 22nd June 2026. The contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 31st July 2026, with delivery locations across the UK and selected international territories including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and more. The tender is complete, and the award has been granted to Johnston Gilpin & Co for a value of £17,295.

This tender offered significant opportunities for businesses in the industrial mowing equipment sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality, large-scale mowing solutions suited to municipal needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were explicitly noted as suitable candidates for participation, opening avenues for such businesses to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with public sector bodies. Companies with experience in supplying equipment suitable for maintaining expansive municipal properties would have been well-positioned to compete in this open procedure.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17888 - RFQ 2026/13 - Supply of an Industrial Bat Wing Tractor Drawn Mower

Notice Description

Council Require the supply of an Industrial Bat Wing Tractor Drawn Mower for cutting large scale grass areas to a high amenity standard across the varied Council lands estate To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17888. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17888 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84776e46-9804-4244-a391-433200d18eaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629270f8-2dd5-4a97-8e33-7e7728200328
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,295 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT34 2QU
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHNSTON GILPIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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