Award

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOBILE PLANT AND MACHINERY

ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 11:15

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 18:14

Summary of the contracting process

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has issued an award for a contract concerning the maintenance and repair of mobile plant and machinery, covering services required from 4 August 2025 to 31 July 2028, with an option to extend for a further 24 months. This procurement, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, fits into the 'services' category and targets equipment utilised by the Parks and Cemeteries department, as well as leisure centres and golf courses across the Borough. The contract employs an open procedure method and was awarded to R.D. Mechanical Services Ltd, with operations based in the Newtownabbey region, UKN0D. The procurement process progressed from a tender initiation on 11 February 2025, with submissions opened electronically by 14 March 2025.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in the repair and maintenance services sector. Given the extensive scope of equipment involved, which includes trailers, tractors, mowers, and other machinery, companies specialising in mechanical services and parts supplies will find this contract well-suited for competition. SMEs, particularly those with established capabilities in servicing diverse plant equipment, can leverage this tender to expand their market reach within the Antrim and Newtownabbey regions. By fostering efficient service delivery proposals alongside competitive pricing strategies, businesses can effectively tap into local government procurement opportunities and enhance their operational and financial growth trajectories.

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Notice Title

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOBILE PLANT AND MACHINERY

Notice Description

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to invite tenders for the servicing, repair, and maintenance of mobile plant and machinery for the period of 4 August 2025 - 31 July 2028 (with the option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months, subject to review and performance). The Council owns and operates a large and diverse range of plant and equipment including, but not limited to, trailers, strimmers, pedestrian mowers, hedge trimmers, knapsack blowers, grass cutting machinery, tractors and tractor elements. The required services will include equipment from the Parks and Cemeteries department as well as equipment used at golf courses and leisure centres throughout the Borough area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council would like to invite tenders for the servicing, repair, and maintenance of mobile plant and machinery for the period of 4 August 2025 - 31 July 2028 (with the option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months, subject to review and performance). The Council owns and operates a large and diverse range of plant and equipment including, but not limited to, trailers, strimmers, pedestrian mowers, hedge trimmers, knapsack blowers, grass cutting machinery, tractors and tractor elements. The required services will include equipment from the Parks and Cemeteries department as well as equipment used at golf courses and leisure centres throughout the Borough area.

Options: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months, subject to performance and review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ddeb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045610-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Aug 20256 months 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
ANTRIM AND NEWTOWNABBEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02894463113

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2UB
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)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R.D. MECHANICAL SERVICES

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