Tender

Equipment & Machinery Servicing

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council, a sub-central public authority, is inviting tenders for their 'Equipment & Machinery Servicing' contract, aimed at providing an annual service and repair plan for the grounds maintenance team’s equipment and machinery. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically focused on repair and maintenance services. The tender process is currently in the 'active' stage, with submission deadlines culminating on 18 March 2026, while enquiries must be submitted by 11 March 2026. Located in Dover, UKJ44 region, this open competition is conducted under Below Threshold regulations with electronic submission allowed through the Kent Business Portal.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment and machinery servicing, emphasising a quality and price balance with a higher weight on pricing (65%). Ideal contenders will be businesses that are either Small or Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality service within the stipulated budget of £120,000 annually. The contract is set to commence on 15 April 2026, running until 14 April 2027, with potential renewal extending into 2028. As the buyer is a local authority committed to community enhancement, bidders can anticipate ongoing projects fostering business expansion, increasing their regional presence and potential growth in public sector contracts.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Repair-and-maintenance-services./A92VM46UF9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A92VM46UF9

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/014936-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dover.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01304872419

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

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