Award

Award of Tender for the Purchase of Three Tractors and Front and Rear Flail Mowers

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:22

Tender

21 Aug 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

Powys County Council has awarded a contract for the purchase of three four-wheel drive tractors and front and rear flail mowers, intended for maintenance tasks on trunk roads and other operations within Powys. This procurement process, labelled under the industry category of Agricultural Machinery, was initiated using an open procedure, allowing a wide scope of potential suppliers to compete. The tender culminated with R.V.W. Pugh Ltd, an SME located in Church Stoke, securing the award. With the milestone for the contract signature scheduled for 19th January 2026, the contract will span from 20th January 2026 to 10th April 2026. The standstill period concludes on the 30th December 2025, and the procurement adhered to Welsh devolved regulations.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those capable of providing robust and versatile equipment suited for variable terrain and multiple maintenance functions. SMEs with expertise in manufacturing or supplying heavy-duty tractors with customised options—such as tinted cab glass or chassis protection—are well-positioned to vie for future similar contracts. The open procurement method allowed Powys County Council to reach a broad array of suppliers, offering a chance for well-prepared and qualified businesses to expand their market reach and establish government contract relationships. The detailed selection criteria, including technical and economic requirements, further ensure that competing businesses align closely with the Council's operational needs and safety standards.

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Notice Title

Award of Tender for the Purchase of Three Tractors and Front and Rear Flail Mowers

Notice Description

Powys County Council sought to purchase three new four-wheel drive tractors for use on Trunk Road Cyclic maintenance, including carrying out grass cutting operations and occasional hedge trimming to ensure roads are kept in a safe and serviceable condition throughout the County of Powys. The machines are also used for other activities including ditching and as back-up for the Council's winter maintenance activities between October and March. Due to the locations in which the Machines operate, the size of the Machine was an important consideration; many sections of the highway are not accompanied by a traffic control team when verge cutting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058c1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083903-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£367,143 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 10 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialservices@powys.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LLANDRINDOD WELLS
Postcode
LD1 5LG
Post Town
Llandrindod Wells
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL24 Powys

Local Authority
Powys
Electoral Ward
Llandrindod South
Westminster Constituency
Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R.V.W. PUGH

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