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25 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of a Grillo FD13.09 Commercial Front Mower has been completed, commissioned by Bath Spa University. Located in Bath, United Kingdom, the institution, identified by the ID GB-UKPRN-10000571, functions under the classification of a sub-central government public authority. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, progressed through a below threshold, limited competition method. It was awarded on 25th June 2026, with the relevant contract running from 14th April 2026 to 6th May 2026. This procurement falls under the industry category of agricultural machinery, with delivery specified for the South West region of the UK.

This tender, now awarded to Hunt Forest Group Limited—an established supplier experienced in agricultural machinery—demonstrates potential avenues for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of commercial lawn equipment. The procurement process utilised, 'Below threshold - limited competition', could be ideal for enterprises with similar competencies seeking to engage with public authorities like Bath Spa University. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing and expertise in agricultural machinery are well-suited to exploit such opportunities for expansion and enhanced visibility within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Grillo FD13.09 Commercial Front Mower

Notice Description

Hunt Forest Grillo FD13.09 Commercial Front Mower

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bd08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059824-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,082 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 6 May 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 9BN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Saltford
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNT FOREST GROUP

Further Information

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