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15 Jun 2026 at 10:44

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "ECC032 - Specialist tractor works" in the services industry category. This procurement focused on urgent repair and maintenance services within the UKC12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised was direct, below the threshold without competition, to expedite the service delivery. The contract was awarded to C G ROBINSON & SONS LTD on 9 June 2026, with the active period spanning from 12 June to 31 October 2026. The gross value of the contract is £33,000. Middlesbrough Council, acting as the buying organisation, aimed to restore service delivery levels to avoid additional delays and costs.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in tractor-related repair and maintenance services. It highlights a niche market where immediate mobilisation and capacity to handle service backlogs are critical. SMEs with relevant expertise, especially those capable of providing swift and scalable solutions, would find themselves well-suited to such opportunities. Future procurements of this nature could offer an avenue for similar service providers to enhance their business growth by meeting specific and urgent municipal needs. Businesses looking to secure contracts that require rapid deployment and operational readiness will find this an ideal opportunity.

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Notice Title

ECC032 - Specialist tractor works

Notice Description

This is a contract for Specialist tractor works. There is an urgent requirement to restore service delivery levels and prevent further delays. Following a review of available providers, it has been identified that only one contractor is able to mobilise immediately. They can meet the required scale, specification, and timeframe necessary to recover the service backlog. Delays associated with undertaking a full procurement exercise would exacerbate service failure and increase long-term costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b4d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056112-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C G ROBINSON & SONS

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