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Provision of One Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with trailer

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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18 Mar 2026 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn with Darwen, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of one Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with a trailer. This procurement falls under the goods category in the lifting and handling equipment industry, with the procurement stage being complete. The limited competition process utilised was below threshold and involved specific suppliers. The contract commenced on 12th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with all activities taking place in Blackburn, United Kingdom.

This tender opened avenues for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in arborist and lifting equipment. The awarded business, 1st Base Machinery Sales Limited, based in Warrington, represents SMEs that can effectively supply specialised equipment and parts. The nature of this contract highlights opportunities for firms capable of offering tailored solutions involving elevated work platforms and related lifting tools, positioning them to enter similar niche government procurement projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of One Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with trailer

Notice Description

The Council is looking to award a Contract for the provision of Arborist Equipment - One Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with trailer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066cf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024371-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1ST BASE MACHINERY SALES

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