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Maintenance and Servicing of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 14:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Vale of White Horse District Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Maintenance and Servicing of Grounds Maintenance Equipment". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Grounds-maintenance equipment" and "Grounds maintenance services" and is aimed at servicing the council's equipment portfolio. The location for this opportunity is Abingdon, United Kingdom, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 4th August 2026 and a contract period starting on 29th September 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, designed for contracts below the threshold, allowing for an inclusive competitive process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in maintaining and repairing petrol, diesel, and battery-powered grounds maintenance machinery. The open competition structure and the contract's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) provide a platform for diverse companies to engage and compete effectively. With considerations for quality, carbon reduction, and pricing as part of the evaluation criteria, businesses that excel in these areas are well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. Additionally, the contract offers potential for renewal, initially set for 12 months with possibilities for two further 12-month extensions, fostering long-term growth prospects for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maintenance and Servicing of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Notice Description

The Council requires a competent and experienced contractor to provide planned maintenance, statutory safety inspections, and reactive repairs for its Grounds Maintenance (GM) equipment portfolio. The primary objective is to ensure all equipment is maintained safely, reliably, and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, relevant legislation, and industry best practice. The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in the repair and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment including petrol, diesel and battery-powered machinery. Please refer to the tender documentation for further details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract is for 12 months with 2 optional 12 month extensions available

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c196
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061879-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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
VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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