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25 Jun 2026 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is managed by PD Teesport Limited, based in Middlesbrough, and pertains to the "Framework Agreement for the Purchase of Loading Shovels". It is targeted at the utilities industry and falls under the category of goods procurement. The process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date for submissions on 24th July 2026. Interested parties can make enquiries until 17th July 2026. This is an open procurement conducted through a competitive flexible procedure without reopening competition, indicating a single participant framework agreement with a pricing mechanism to be discussed after the first year.

The tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in loading or handling machinery to secure a long-term contract, lasting up to five years with possible extensions. Particularly, firms that excel in balancing quality (weighted at 60%) and price (weighted at 40%) in their proposals will find this tender suitable. Companies aiming to enter or expand their footprint in the UK utilities sector, by supplying competitive and high-quality loading equipment, are well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity. The contract not only ensures a durable client relationship but also allows financial terms to be solidified during the award, which is slated to conclude by 17th August 2026.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Purchase of Loading Shovels

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Purchase of Loading Shovels at PD Teesport

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcf6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059798-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42418900 - Loading or handling machinery

42418910 - Loading equipment

42418920 - Unloading equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PD TEESPORT LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS2 1AH
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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