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Purchase of Woodchipper

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2025 at 11:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by St Helens Council was for the purchase of a woodchipper, categorised under the goods industry with the specific classification of specialist vehicles. The procurement was conducted directly without competition, as it fell below the threshold requirements. The entire process has reached the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 5th November 2025 and spanning a single day on 6th November 2025. The contract was awarded to Vermeer UK, located in Wellingborough, United Kingdom, and the goods will be delivered in the region of UKD7. The gross value of the contract amounted to £64,200, with a net amount of £53,500.

This tender represents an opportunity primarily for suppliers of specialist vehicles or equipment, such as those producing or distributing woodchippers. Businesses in the small and medium enterprise (SME) category, particularly those capable of direct contracting without competitive bidding, could find similar procurements appealing for growth. The contract awarded to Vermeer UK highlights the business potential present in securing government contracts within the public authority sector, specifically within sub-central government procurements managed by councils like St Helens. Such opportunities could help businesses expand their government contracting portfolios and increase their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Woodchipper

Notice Description

Purchase of a woodchipper

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071572-2025
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2025 - 6 Nov 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
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
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERMEER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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