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06 Jul 2026 at 06:32

Summary of the contracting process

Newport City Council is seeking tenders for the "All Wales Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Spares Framework" under an open procurement procedure, compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement is a significant opportunity within the goods category, involving the supply of various equipment and spares for grounds maintenance across Wales. The tendering process is currently active, and interested parties have until 3 August 2026 to submit their bids. The procurement covers locations in the UK region UKL21, with a projected framework lifespan until 31 January 2035. The Council intends to use an open framework scheme, allowing for the inclusion of new suppliers throughout the framework's duration.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for enterprises involved in the production and supply of grounds-maintenance equipment, agricultural machinery, trailers, and related services. By participating in this framework, businesses can secure long-term contracts and benefit from steady demand from Welsh contracting authorities. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) intending to expand their market presence. Moreover, the framework provides flexibility for new entrants to join at multiple intervals, ensuring ongoing competitive opportunities over its eight-year term. Businesses with the capacity to meet the outlined requirements and participate in mini-competition exercises will find this framework particularly beneficial for growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NCC202600006 - All Wales Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Spares Framework

Notice Description

Newport City Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council or NCC.) invites tenders for the All Wales Supply of Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Spares framework subject to the Council's Terms and Conditions. Newport City Council is carrying out a over threshold procurement advertised in the FTS, via Sell2Wales, under the Open Procedure of The Procurement Act 2023 to put in place a contract for All Wales Supply of Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Spares framework. In line with new options for framework agreements under the recent Procurement Act 2023, an Open Framework will be established which provides for a longer term (8 years) and the requirement to 'open' up the framework for new suppliers at numerous times over the framework life. This provides an opportunity for any new suppliers to apply to join the framework when NCC re-open the invitation in order to increase competition and support new emerging businesses

Lot Information

Grounds Maintenance Equipment

All Wales Supply of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Renewal: Framework can be extended by four years in two year increments at NCC's discretion.

Grounds Maintenance Spares

All Wales Grounds Maintenance Spares

Renewal: Framework can be extended by four years in two year increments at NCC's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c3f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063037-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

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


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

34223300 - Trailers

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
2034-01-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY 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
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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