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Supply of 1 x Agricultural Tractor c/w Front Loader for Outright Purchase

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Oct 2025 at 08:14

Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of an agricultural tractor with a front loader. The tender, identified as HDG/2025/896, was launched to enhance the city's environmental operations with a vehicle that offers high manoeuvrability, excellent performance, and durability. The process was managed through an open competition method, classified as below threshold, and catered primarily to the goods sector with a focus on tractors. Key moments included an expression of interest deadline on the 11th of September 2025, and the contract period is set from January 5, 2026, to January 4, 2030. The winning bid was submitted by John Bownes Limited for a gross amount of £180,000, which includes a net amount of £150,000.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those with capabilities in supplying high-quality tractors with advanced features. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like John Bownes Limited, which provide innovative, reliable machinery solutions will find this and similar tenders beneficial for business growth. The procurement process, being open and competitive, encourages participation from companies that can demonstrate strong contract management, efficient parts supply and delivery services, and can offer driver/operator training. This contract highlights the potential for expanding market reach and increasing revenue through public sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of 1 x Agricultural Tractor c/w Front Loader for Outright Purchase

Notice Description

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the supply of 1 x Agricultural Tractor c/w Front Loader. The vehicle must be suitable to work in a demanding time critical environmental operations service, highly manoeuvrable and capable of providing excellent performance and durability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05863e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066123-2025
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

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Ms Susan Vitta
Contact Email
categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782234277

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE-ON-TRENT
Postcode
ST4 1HH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hartshill Park & Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN BOWNES

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