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Purchase of Ride On Mowers

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Feb 2026 at 12:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of ride-on mowers. The process, identified by the title "Purchase of Ride On Mowers," was conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. The buying organisation's location is in Darlington, United Kingdom, within the region UKC13. The procurement was executed using the direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, which culminated in the award stage. The contract notice was published on 2nd February 2026, with the contract period running from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026, indicating a straightforward and targeted procurement approach in the goods category, specifically for mowers (CPV code: 16310000).

This tender provides an avenue for businesses specialising in lawn care equipment to expand their offerings to sub-central government entities. The procurement specifically pertains to large-scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the award to Thomas Sherriff and Company Limited, a large supplier based in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, UKC21 region. Although this particular procurement was awarded directly and below threshold, indicating no open competition, it underscores potential opportunities for businesses capable of meeting the immediate and specific requirements of public authorities within similar frameworks. Suppliers with expertise in providing high-quality lawn maintenance machinery may consider positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar contracts with public bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Ride On Mowers

Notice Description

Purchase of 2x Ride On Mowers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061422
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008915-2026
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

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,726 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMAS SHERRIFF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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