Award

For the Provision of: Grounds Maintenance Equipment

FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Apr 2026 at 08:53

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 15:05

TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by First Choice Homes Oldham has reached the award stage, concluded on 14 April 2026, involving the provision of grounds maintenance equipment. Located in Oldham, UK, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the grounds maintenance equipment industry. The open procurement process began with a tender stage ending on 3 March 2026, followed by the award stage, culminating on 13 March 2026. The successful contract was signed on 26 March 2026 with F.R. SHARROCK LIMITED as the supplier, commencing on 1 April 2026 and set for a fixed term of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance equipment. The tender encourages suppliers to propose alternative manufacturers that can offer cost savings, presenting a chance for businesses to diversify their product offerings and expand their client base. FCHO's openness to considering single or multi-badge equipment supply suggests potential for collaboration and innovation in the sector, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish or fortify strong relationships within public sector procurement. Moreover, the fixed-term contract with renewal options provides a stable, long-term revenue stream for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

For the Provision of: Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Notice Description

To provide First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) with Grounds Maintenance Equipment over a fixed 3 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals. FCHO encourages suppliers to identify alternative manufacturers to their existing GM equipment if this may provide cost savings to FCHO. FCHO are willing to consider either a single or multi badge GM equipment provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033571-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1BE
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F.R. SHARROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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