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Horticultural Plant Hire

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2025 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Middlesbrough Council titled "Horticultural Plant Hire" involves the purchase of commercial ride-on lawn mowers and is categorised under agricultural machinery and horticultural services. The procurement falls under the industry category of services and is located in the UKC12 region. The process is in the award stage, with a contract starting on 1st May 2025 and ending on 1st December 2025, valued at £75,000. The procurement method utilised was direct, without competition, below threshold procurement, indicative of a streamlined approach for smaller contracts fitting specific criteria.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agriculture and horticultural services, particularly those specialising in machinery suitable for large-scale plant hire. Companies that can offer maintenance and operational services within these sectors may find growth potential through collaboration with local government initiatives like this one. CG Robinson & Sons Ltd, a large supplier, has successfully secured the contract, highlighting the opportunity for companies of similar scale capable of providing robust service offerings. Businesses aiming to expand their market presence and engage in public sector projects should find similar procurement opportunities valuable.

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Notice Title

Horticultural Plant Hire

Notice Description

Purchase of Commercial Ride on Lawn Mowers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029700-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan_williams@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG ROBINSON & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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