Tender

Grounds Equipment Repair & Maintenance Contract

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Apr 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Maintenance specialist to manage planned and unplanned works, including breakdowns for its internal workshop. This tender is at the active procurement stage and invites participation via an open procedure. Interested parties can submit bids until 5th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 29th May 2026. The contract, valued at £1,680,000 and classified under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, will be officially awarded by 13th July 2026. The service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically the Bedford area, and engagement is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026.

Providing opportunities for substantial business growth, this tender is especially compelling for SMEs specialising in repair and maintenance services. The contract prioritises price (80%) and quality (20%), with a significant weighting towards cost-effective solutions. Businesses adept at initiating reliable service operations with high quality standards stand to benefit over the contract term until 2029, with a renewal option extending up to 2031. Participation through electronic submission is encouraged, promoting engagement with innovative and responsive firms capable of meeting service demands effectively.

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Notice Title

Grounds Equipment Repair & Maintenance Contract

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council requires an experienced and competent Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Maintenance specialist to provide cover for the Councils internal workshop in relation to planned and unplanned works along with the ability to attend breakdowns.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068be4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038158-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-04-27

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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