Award

1 x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum

ST HELENS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 17:55

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council, acting as the buying organisation located in St Helens, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for acquiring a "1 x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum" under the industry category of agricultural machinery and specialist vehicles. The process, which was initiated by a tender, has reached the award stage with the contract signed on 15 April 2026, and it remains active through to 20 July 2026. The procurement followed an open method, falling under a below threshold competition, and was extensively detailed in tender documents published in February 2026. The transaction is valued at £98,492.40 gross within a status where the threshold was considered non-applicable.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the field of agricultural machinery, particularly SMEs due to the suitability specifications. Companies with a capacity in delivering goods and specialist vehicles are well-positioned to explore similar procurement opportunities as demonstrated by the involvement of F.R. SHARROCK LIMITED as a supplier in this contract. Businesses looking to expand their presence or launch new products in machinery suited for municipal or agricultural use can benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, which offer open competition under clearly outlined criteria prioritising quality and cost-effectiveness.

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Notice Title

1 x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum

Notice Description

Purchase of 1 x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034436-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,077 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20262 days ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 20 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS 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
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F.R. SHARROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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