Tender

Grounds Maintenance Machinery

TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Apr 2026 at 17:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Test Valley Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance Machinery". This procurement is aimed primarily at obtaining heavy tractors and various mowers, with a total contract value of £160,000 (excluding VAT). The procurement falls under the goods category and uses an open method of competition, conducive to a below-threshold scale. The relevant industry classification is for mowers and tractors, hinting at a purchasing focus on grounds maintenance equipment. Targeting the UK region, specifically Andover, the council has outlined a tender submission deadline of 8th May 2026, with the enquiry period concluding on 1st May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in manufacturing or supplying grounds maintenance machinery, particularly those offering competitive rates and high-quality products, as reflected in the 60% quality and 40% cost award criteria. SMEs focused on horticultural machinery can find this contract an ideal growth avenue, as the council is looking for suppliers capable of providing specified types of tractors and mowers. Businesses capable of electronic submissions can participate in this open competition, expanding their market presence within the public sector under the guidance of the Test Valley Borough Council’s structured procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Machinery

Notice Description

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) proposes to enter into contract for the supply of Heavy Tractor & Grounds Maintenance Machinery as described in the specifications. Compact Tractor Max weight 4t x1 Fine Turf Mower x1 Out Front Mower with Deck x1 Triple Cylinder Ride on Mower x2 Walk Behind Pedestrian Mower x1 Zero Turn Ride on Mower x1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068066
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033004-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
TEST VALLEY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP10 3AJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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