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23 Jul 2026 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement by Gateshead Council involved the supply of two new lawn tractors, classed under the industry category of tractors. The contract, titled "GB-Gateshead: TPPL Gateshead Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 2 x Lawn Tractors (New) (32815)," is directed towards enhancing the council’s equipment fleet in the North East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates for the procurement included a tender period that concluded on 26th June 2026, with the award occurring on 22nd July 2026. The contract commenced on 23rd July 2026 and will conclude on 23rd August 2026. The total contract value is £40,937.08, and the procurement method was unspecified during this tender, which has now completed the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the agricultural and industrial machinery sectors, particularly those specialising in the supply of high-quality tractors. While this specific contract was awarded to large supplier Thomas Sherriff & Co Ltd, other firms can identify potential tenders of similar nature to provide goods and services to local councils. Companies with expertise in the manufacture or distribution of landscaping equipment could benefit from seeking out future procurements from public sector organisations like Gateshead Council to grow their business and increase their market presence in municipal contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-Gateshead: TPPL Gateshead Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 2 x Lawn Tractors (New) (32815)

Notice Description

2 x Lawn Tractors (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb2be143-226c-4adc-86f1-38601ee0370f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d16d9c3d-6e64-443d-ba6c-2720d6d6d174
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

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,937 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,937 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 23 Aug 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
GATESHEAD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS SHERRIFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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