Tender

DfE - TSS - Supply and Delivery of a Tractor Unit

DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY (DFE)

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Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Economy (DfE) is actively seeking tenders for the supply and delivery of a tractor unit, intended to facilitate the testing of weighbridges across Northern Ireland under specific regulatory standards. This procurement process falls within the goods category and follows an open procedure, encouraging broad participation. Managed by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, a Centre of Procurement Expertise of the Northern Ireland government, the tender process commenced on 27th March 2026. Key dates include the enquiry period closing on 21st April 2026, tender submissions due by 30th April 2026, and the prospective award date set for 22nd May 2026. Interested parties should note the requirement for electronic submission on the eTendersNI platform and the unrestricted access to tender documents online.

This procurement tender presents a robust opportunity for companies specialising in road tractor units and articulated trucks to expand their business within the public sector. The emphasis on quality, as demonstrated by compliance with technical specifications, paired with a significant focus on pricing as an award criterion, positions well-suited businesses to leverage their existing expertise in agricultural machinery and related sectors. Companies qualifying as SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to grow their presence in government contracts. The substantial contract value of £130,000 gross (£156,000 including VAT and other charges) signifies a lucrative potential for successful bidders, aligning with DfE's strategic goals and compliance needs. This tender represents both a commercial and reputational boost for firms aiming to enhance their market footprint in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

DfE - TSS - Supply and Delivery of a Tractor Unit

Notice Description

The Department for Economy - Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Service- wishes to purchase a tractor unit to enable testing of weighbridges across Northern Ireland in line with the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 and The Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 (as amended) (as they apply to Northern Ireland).DFE - Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Service - Purchase of Tractor Unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028601-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16700000 - Tractors

16800000 - Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery

34133000 - Articulated trucks

34134100 - Flatbed trucks

34134200 - Tipper trucks

34138000 - Road tractor units

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY (DFE)
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 6QS
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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