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Pre-used Tractor for the Port of Sunderland

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

05 Sep 2025 at 16:15

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Sunderland, UK, initiated a procurement process for a pre-used tractor to support the Port of Sunderland's cargo operations. The procurement, categorised under the goods industry for used tractors (CPV: 16720000), went through a limited tendering process due to being below threshold, thus resulting in a more focused competitive scope. Initially awarded to G Marshall (Tractors) Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Melrose, the contract was signed on 21 July 2025 for a total gross amount of £43,800, with an active period from 22 July 2025 to 21 August 2025. However, the contract was subsequently terminated on 5 September 2025 due to the supplier selling the tractor to a third party, rendering them unable to fulfil the contract.

This procurement opportunity, while initially promising for G Marshall (Tractors) Ltd, highlights potential growth avenues for businesses seeking to supply essential equipment to public sectors such as ports. Companies specialising in agricultural or heavy machinery, particularly in used equipment, may find similar tenders advantageous, given their typically lower associated costs and niche demand. Such opportunities can provide companies—especially SMEs in the UK, like G Marshall (Tractors) Ltd—a platform to expand their market presence, build public sector relationships, and enhance their credibility as reliable suppliers in government contracts.

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Notice Title

Pre-used Tractor for the Port of Sunderland

Notice Description

Purchase of a pre-used tractor for the Port of Sunderland to assist with cargo operations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0565d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054437-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16720000 - Used tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.procurement@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G MARSHALL (TRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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