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TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery

BOLTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2025 at 15:28

Tender

22 Jun 2023 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Borough Council of Bolton recently finalised a procurement process, titled "TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery," classified under the "Agricultural machinery" industry category. Situated in the UK's North West region (UKD), this open procedure sought tenders for supplying horticultural machinery, both for sale and rental, including spare parts and consumables. The procurement was initiated to establish a Framework Agreement set to commence on 15 March 2024, with the potential to extend for an additional year beyond the initial three-year term. The contract was awarded to Balmers GM Ltd, marking the conclusion of the award stage on 22 December 2025 with the status marked as active, following the procurement started on 22 June 2023.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector aiming to expand their market presence. Companies that excel in both quality and competitive pricing, while also offering substantial social value, stand to benefit considerably. The successful supplier, Balmers GM Ltd, exemplifies such an enterprise, having secured the contract estimated at £413,520. Participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was strong, reflecting robust competition, indicating favourable conditions for similar-sized businesses to engage in such procurement activities in future tenders.

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Notice Title

TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery

Notice Description

The tender is for the Authority to procure a suitable contractor for the supply of horticultural machinery by sale or rental, including the supply of spare parts and consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The tender is for the Authority to procure a suitable contractor for the supply of horticultural machinery by sale or rental, including the supply of spare parts and consumables.

Renewal: 12 month extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03db8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085498-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£495,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£413,520 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOLTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Sarah Atherton
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@bolton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL1 1RU
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALMERS GM

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