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DfE - TSS - Supply and Delivery of a Tractor Unit

Department for the Economy

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2026 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

16 Jun 2026 at 08:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Mar 2026 at 14:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Economy (DfE) has concluded a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a tractor unit, an initiative overseen by the Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Service to aid in the testing of weighbridges across Northern Ireland. The process employed an open procedure, finalised with a contract awarded to T B F Thompson (Garvagh) Ltd on 29 June 2026. This public procurement falls under the industry classification for agricultural machinery and road tractor units, with the contract value set at £109,995.06 (excluding VAT). The procurement stage is complete, with the period of service delivery spanning from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2027. This project is situated within the UK, primarily aligning with Northern Irish regulations and overseen by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, a central procurement body for the government in Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural and transport machinery, particularly those specialising in bespoke tractor units. The open procedure and the DfE's focus on accessible procurement for SMEs and potentially VCSEs render this an attractive opportunity for smaller firms to expand their portfolio within government contracts. Businesses with robust technical capabilities in meeting detailed specifications for machinery stand in good stead, while the emphasis on quality and price in the bid evaluation criteria further indicates that competitive pricing and high-quality proposals are key to leveraging this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0676b9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060659-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

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
£109,995 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£109,995 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for the Economy
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 6QS
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TBF Thompson (Garvagh) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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