Tender

For the Provision of: Grounds Maintenance Equipment

FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM

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TenderUpdate

04 Feb 2026 at 10:05

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

First Choice Homes Oldham is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of grounds maintenance equipment under a contract lasting three years, with the potential for a two-year extension. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and follows an open procedure method. This opportunity is categorised under goods within the region of UKD3, United Kingdom. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 3rd March 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 25th February 2026, and awards to be finalised by 13th March 2026. The tender involves a substantial investment with a gross value of £600,000, and bids are evaluated based on a mix of price and quality criteria.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses operating in the grounds maintenance equipment industry, especially those capable of offering innovative or cost-effective solutions. With suitability marked for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), diverse organisations are encouraged to participate. The open procedure pathway and the potential contract extension can lead to sustained business growth and an opportunity to establish or expand a foothold in the public sector market. Businesses that can provide competitive pricing or alternative manufacturers to existing equipment may have an advantageous position in securing this contract.

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Notice Information

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011726733

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009797-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM
Contact Name
Abdul Aziz
Contact Email
procurement@fcho.co.uk
Contact Phone
07388999298

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

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