Award

Supply of Tree Decay Investigation Tools

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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07 Jan 2026 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has concluded a procurement process for the 'Supply of Tree Decay Investigation Tools,' focusing on acquiring specific tools like the PICUS and IML-RESI Drill. This procurement falls under the industry category of forestry and logging products. The contracting took place in Blackburn, part of the UKD41 region. The procurement method was 'direct' and below threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. The contract was awarded to Sorbus International Limited on the 7th of January 2026, with the supply to commence on the 12th of January 2026 and conclude by the end of March 2026, at a gross contract value of £31,104.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of forestry and logging tools, seeking to grow through governmental contracts. While the contract has already been awarded, similar future opportunities can arise, benefiting businesses that supply specialised equipment in this niche. Companies with efficient logistical capabilities in the UKD41 region could also position themselves well for future tenders by establishing a reputation for reliability and quality of service, particularly those adept at providing technical solutions for municipal requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Tree Decay Investigation Tools

Notice Description

Tree Decay Investigation Tools - PICUS and IML-RESI Drill

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000932-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SORBUS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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