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A MEWP and Trailer

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 May 2026 at 12:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Apr 2025 at 10:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a recent procurement initiative, Ipswich Borough Council successfully conducted a tender process for the supply of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) and trailer. The contract was awarded to Access Platform Sales Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Huntingdon. This procurement exercise falls under the industry category of access platforms and was completed as part of a 'below threshold - open competition' tender process. The procurement stage has progressed from the initial tender publication on 10 April 2025 to the contract award on 30 April 2025, with the contract concluding on 31 May 2025. The tender was facilitated in Ipswich, UK, with submissions by 17 April 2025, and facilitated through Suffolk Sourcing's electronic submission platform.

This procurement opportunity highlights the potential for SMEs with expertise in access platforms and related equipment, enabling them to expand their business by securing government contracts. Given the open competition method employed, businesses offering competitive pricing and robust product capabilities are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The involvement of small, agile businesses like Access Platform Sales Ltd showcases the inclusivity and accessibility of government procurement processes for a diverse range of suppliers. Interested companies can consider aligning their product offerings and tender responses to meet the specific needs outlined in similar public authority contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A MEWP and Trailer

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a MEWP and trailer. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am, 17 April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05006f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045748-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks

34514700 - Mobile platforms

34951000 - Access platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,342 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH 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
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2DE
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCESS PLATFORM SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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