This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2026 at 14:25

Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council initiated a procurement process for "Equipment & Machinery Servicing" to secure an Annual Service and Repairs Plan catering to their Grounds Maintenance Team. The procurement, categorised under repair and maintenance services, took place in Dover, United Kingdom, within the UKJ44 region. The process followed an open competition below threshold procurement method, and a contract was awarded to Plantexpand Ltd. The contract, with a gross value of £134,593.23, commenced on 15th April 2026 and is set to continue until 14th April 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension until 2028. Initially, the tender period closed on 18th March 2026 after the enquiry period concluded on 11th March 2026.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially SMEs that can operate effectively in the Kent area. With a substantial budget involved, it’s an excellent chance for companies to establish a long-term relationship with a public authority like Dover District Council. The emphasis on both price and quality criteria in the award suggests that competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery are critical factors for success. Firms with expertise in equipment and machinery servicing for public sector entities would find this contract appealing, providing potential for growth and increased industry reputation.

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Notice Title

Equipment & Machinery Servicing

Notice Description

Equipment & Machinery Servicing - to provide an Annual Service and Repairs Plan for Dover District Council's Equipment and Machinery for the Grounds Maintenance Team.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension from 15.4.2027 - 14.4.2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06576d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£112,161 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLANTEXPAND

Further Information

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