Tender

Supply of Grounds Maintenance Tools and Equipment for Stretton Way Stores

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Apr 2026 at 12:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council is inviting tenders for the supply of grounds maintenance tools and equipment for Stretton Way Stores, located in the United Kingdom. The procurement is for goods within the hand tools category and follows an open below-threshold competition process. The tender stage is currently active, with submissions required by 12:00 on 12 May 2026. Prospective bidders can make enquiries until 5 May 2026. The contract is set to run from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2028, with the potential for a 12-month extension subject to performance and budget availability.

This procurement represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of hand tools, particularly those adept at fulfilling needs-led contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement criteria are designed to accommodate a range of business sizes. The contract allows Knowsley Council to purchase additional tools as needed, providing ongoing sales opportunities for successful bidders. Quality and price hold equal importance in the award criteria, making it essential for businesses to showcase exceptional value and standards in their submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Grounds Maintenance Tools and Equipment for Stretton Way Stores

Notice Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the Supply of Grounds Maintenance Tools and Equipment for Stretton Way Stores. Bidders should note that the values stated within this notice are not guaranteed, as this is a needs led service and tools will be purchased as and when required. For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest. Submissions shall be received by the Council by the closing date and time stated within the Instruction for Tendering document. No submission received after the closing date and time will be accepted other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of STAR Procurement in their sole discretion. Please note that tender submissions which are only partly uploaded at the closing date and time will be considered to have not been received and will be rejected by the Council. In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council reserves the right to add additional tools to their core list that fall within the remit of this contract.

Renewal: This contract has the optional extension for 12 months (up to 31 May 2029) subject to their being the budget available for this contract and satisfactory performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06874d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036066-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44511000 - Hand tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
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
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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