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Agriculture Machinary

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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09 Apr 2025 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for the supply of agricultural machinery titled "Agriculture Machinery," focusing on overseeders and Bomford. The tender process was carried out through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. George Brown Ltd, an SME based in Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the contract with a total value of £38,784. Notable dates include the contract signing on 19th March 2025 and the contract's active period on 1st April 2025. The procurement category is goods, with delivery targeted to the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural and horticultural products to explore potential partnerships and expand their market reach within the public sector. Companies with expertise in supplying agricultural machinery and related goods would find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement process underlines the importance of targeting sub-central government contracts, particularly those involving direct procurement methods, to secure growth opportunities in niche markets.

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Notice Title

Agriculture Machinary

Notice Description

Overseeders and Bomford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050010
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014099-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,784 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance-tenders@open.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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