Tender

Supply of 1 Woodchipper

IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

Ipswich Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for the supply of one woodchipper, classified under the agricultural and horticultural industry categories. This procurement is part of an active tender, aiming to enhance the council's operational capabilities in Ipswich, located in the region of UKH14, United Kingdom. The process is governed by the legal framework outlined in UK legislation 2023/54. Interested suppliers can submit their bids online via the Suffolk Sourcing portal, with the deadline for submissions set for 11 am on 19 August 2025. Clarification questions are accepted until 11 am on 14 August 2025, with electronic submissions explicitly allowed.

This tender represents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in agricultural machinery and horticultural products. The council's emphasis on price as the sole evaluation criterion opens considerable growth prospects for cost-competitive suppliers. This procurement is ideal for companies with experience in supplying specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, tapping into both the public sector and sub-central government markets. Businesses capable of delivering products within the specified timeframe, from 1 October 2025 to 31 October 2025, will be well-positioned to meet the council's requirements, thus fostering potential long-term partnerships and further opportunities in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 1 Woodchipper

Notice Description

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a woodchipper. 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 19 August 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted The deadline for clarification questions is 11am 14 August 2025 which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05814b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046027-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@ipswich.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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