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Mowing Equipment Lease-NEPO214

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Jan 2026 at 14:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council seeking suppliers for their "Mowing Equipment Lease-NEPO214" project. This procurement falls under the category of agricultural machinery services, with an estimated value of £567,534. The award stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded on 4th November 2025 to F. R. Sharrock Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME). The contract will commence on 1st February 2026 and continue until 31st January 2030. Delivery will be within the United Kingdom, specifically in England. This procurement was conducted using an alternative procurement method.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector, particularly those capable of providing leasing services. SMEs specialising in this field can leverage this contract to solidify their presence in the United Kingdom, improve brand recognition, and expand their portfolio. Moreover, businesses located in or operating within England are particularly well-suited to take advantage of the regional delivery requirements, thus benefiting from closer proximity to the client and potentially reduced logistics costs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mowing Equipment Lease-NEPO214

Notice Description

F.R Sharrock Limited

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8de873fe-e637-4007-b5d7-225e04fe575a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784e9515-ded5-46dc-9676-4977ca6a3b52
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£567,534 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£567,534 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Vanden
Contact Email
natalie.vanden@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 123456789

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F. R. SHARROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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