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02 Jul 2026 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council conducted a procurement process for the purchase of two tractor pulled mowers. This project falls under the goods category and has been completed, with the contracting authority finalising an agreement with HUNT FOREST GROUP LIMITED. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition below threshold approach. The procurement was concluded with the contract being signed on 2nd July 2026, and the delivery and service period set between 2nd July 2026 and 1st September 2026. Located in Basingstoke, United Kingdom, this tender was classified within the CPV category for tractors, reflecting its relevance to suppliers in the agricultural machinery sector.

This procurement presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of agricultural and landscaping equipment, especially those with a focus on providing durable tractor mowers. Companies similar in scale to large organisations like HUNT FOREST GROUP LIMITED, which has been selected as the supplier, would find suitable opportunities in responding to such tenders. The limited competition procurement method also allows for targeted bidding, offering an accessible entry point for businesses in the vicinity or those that already have a relationship with local councils. This contract underlines the potential for recurring business with public authorities seeking specialised equipment to enhance their fleet operations.

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Notice Title

Purchase of x2 Tractor Pulled Mowers

Notice Description

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council require x2 Tractor Mowers to be added to the fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c268
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062274-2026
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

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£77,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Sep 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
BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG21 4AH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HUNT FOREST GROUP

Further Information

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