Tender

1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 16:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum" within the agricultural machinery category. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with an open competition method. Interested parties must submit their tender response documents electronically via The Chest e-tendering system before the deadline on 31 March 2026 at 12:00 GMT. The contract, valued at £78,000 exclusive of VAT, is scheduled to commence on 20 July 2026. This opportunity is located in St Helens, United Kingdom, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender presents excellent growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery solutions. Suppliers with robust quality offerings and competitive pricing may find this lucrative due to the emphasis on cost criteria, which accounts for 85% of the evaluation. The procurement is particularly suited for SMEs with the capability to deliver high-quality machinery promptly, as there is a concise contract period from 20 to 21 July 2026. By participating, businesses can forge partnerships with St Helens Council, a sub-central government authority, enhancing their market visibility and reputation in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum

Notice Description

St Helens Council are looking to procure 1x Trailed Multi-Purpose Vacuum. Please see the tender documents for further detail and instructions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ed4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018141-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2026 30 days
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
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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