Planning

Horticultural Equipment and small machinery

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Apr 2025 at 12:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ashford Borough Council is commencing the procurement process for "Horticultural Equipment and small machinery" under the goods category. This procurement, located in Ashford, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage. The notice for this tender was published on 11 April 2025, and the future notice date is set for 1 August 2025. Interested parties should be aware that the contract period is expected to start on 1 November 2025 and conclude on 31 October 2030, covering the supply of miscellaneous gardening equipment within the UKJ region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production or supply of horticultural equipment and small machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tender, given the suitability criteria outlined. Companies in this industry can leverage this opportunity to expand their market reach, secure long-term contracts with a government entity, and demonstrate their capacity to deliver specialised gardening equipment. Potential suppliers should prepare to engage with Ashford Borough Council's procurement process by the specified future notice date and align their offerings with the requirements of the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horticultural Equipment and small machinery

Notice Description

Horticultural Equipment and small machinery procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05016d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014596-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16160000 - Miscellaneous gardening equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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