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Supply and Delivery of 1 x Valtra Tractor

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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19 Aug 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concluded with Halton Borough Council awarding a contract to John Bownes Ltd for the supply and delivery of a Valtra Tractor N135 Active G5M Loader, including the part exchange of an existing loader. The procurement method was direct and beneath the threshold, not involving competition. As a part of public authority - sub-central government, Halton Borough Council is located in Widnes, in the UKD71 region, while the supplier, John Bownes Ltd, is based in Winsford, UKD63. The procurement reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed on 25th July 2025, and spanning from the outset of August to the end of September 2025.

This tender created growth opportunities by facilitating the trade of specialised agricultural machinery, making it particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural industry. Such opportunities are ideal for businesses that specialise in the supply and delivery of agricultural equipment, highlighting the niche market for machinery like the Valtra Tractor, which falls under the commercial item classification of tractors. This contract reflects an instance where knowledge of agricultural machinery and the capability for direct procurement without extensive competition can enhance business prospects.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of 1 x Valtra Tractor

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of 1 x Valtra Tractor N135 Active G5M Loader, including Part Exchange of existing Loader.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058aa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049885-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN BOWNES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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