This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2026 at 08:54

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Ellesmere Port, focuses on the hiring of horticultural machinery. Titled "Horticultural Machinery Hire," this contract falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting the delivery of a tractor, flail arm, and front/rear-mounted flail. The tender proceeded through an open competition procurement method, with the procurement milestone advancing from the tender stage, initiated on 20th February 2026, to the award and contract stage, completed on 1st May 2026. The contracting process culminated in the award to F.R. SHARROCK LIMITED, a supplier located near Wigan, with the contracted goods expected to be delivered to the Canalside Operations Hub in Ellesmere Port from 10th May 2026. The active contract, valued at £115,285 with a gross amount of £133,342, spans from 2026 to 2029 with the option for two additional 12-month extensions.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the horticultural machinery sector, particularly those smaller enterprises and SMEs ready to expand into the sub-central government market. The clear breakdown of criteria emphasising quality and price, with a heavy emphasis on the former, favours businesses capable of demonstrating value in both realms. Moreover, the contract's structure allows for growth opportunities over its duration and potential extensions, making it an attractive opportunity for consistent and long-term business engagement. Companies with expertise in agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services would be well-suited to compete in such procurement opportunities, particularly those poised for market expansion in the UK regions such as UKC, UKD, and others.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Horticultural Machinery Hire

Notice Description

Goods required- Tractor, Flail Arm, Front/Rear Mounted Flail

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06593a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040313-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

03121000 - Horticultural products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,149 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,149 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,285 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER 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
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F.R. SHARROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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