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(Batwing Mower) Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Plants Operational Equipment

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 16:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has undertaken a direct procurement process to source grounds maintenance equipment, specifically a Batwing Mower. The procurement falls under the agricultural machinery industry category and is aimed at supporting the council's operational equipment needs. The award stage of the procurement was completed as of 18th March 2026, following an initial tender period that ended on 2nd February 2026. With the procurement method being a direct award, the contract was awarded to T H White Ltd, a supplier based in England, with the contract period commencing on 18th March 2026 and concluding on 18th June 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those providing grounds maintenance equipment. The process is conducive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Although T H White Ltd—a large-scale supplier—has already been awarded the contract, understanding such procurement methodologies can benefit similar businesses in preparing for future bids and enhancing their visibility within the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(Batwing Mower) Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Plants Operational Equipment

Notice Description

We are looking to purchase the Batwing Mower.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eae869d3-0ba3-4811-a10c-9e8c0d1fc20a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/890fa552-a9b8-4f64-8af4-55a54bb62896
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2026 - 18 Jun 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

T H WHITE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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