Tender

Horticultural Machinery Hire

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 12:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a tender for the hiring of horticultural machinery, with delivery expected at their Canalside Operations Hub in Ellesmere Port. The tender, titled "Horticultural Machinery Hire," falls under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. Located within the UK, the procurement process is currently at the tender stage, concluding on 16th March 2026, with enquiries accepted until 13th March 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, classified below the threshold, inviting interested businesses to submit their bids electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for enterprises in the horticultural machinery sector to supply equipment such as tractors and flail arms. Businesses that specialise in agricultural equipment leasing can capitalise on growth by engaging with the council's requirement for machinery delivery by 10th May 2026. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with the contract period extending for an initial three years and optionally renewable for up to two additional years. Quality and pricing play a crucial role in the award criteria, offering a competitive edge for businesses committed to delivering high-quality products at competitive prices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Horticultural Machinery Hire

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council are looking to procure the following items of horticultural machinery (lease) 1 x John Deere 6120M Tractor- Or equivalent 1 of McConnell PA6565T Flail Arm - Or equivalent 1 of Front/rear mounted 2.8M Muthing Flail, - Or equivalent Delivery will be made to our Canalside Operations Hub in Ellesmere Port. The equipment is required from 10th May 2026, and suppliers must be able to commit to these delivery timescales

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06593a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015670-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 9 May 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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