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Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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06 Jul 2026 at 14:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council, a public authority within the sub-central government of the United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the supply of grounds maintenance and landscaping machinery and equipment. This procurement opportunity is titled "Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment", catering to the goods category within the industry classification. The tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 12:00 pm on 27th July 2026. The anticipated contract period spans from 13th August 2026 to 12th November 2026. Based in Dover, the procurement will follow an open competition method, allowing for broad participation.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of lawn, park, or sports-ground mowers, as well as tractors. It is particularly well-suited to SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector market. The tender places a strong emphasis on price, which accounts for 75% of the award criteria, suggesting that competitive pricing will be crucial for success. As it is a below-threshold open competition, smaller businesses have a competitive chance to secure a contract valued at £120,000. Participating in this tender can not only provide revenue but also establish a relationship with a key local government buyer, potentially leading to further opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment

Notice Description

Dover District Council ("the Council") wishes to select and appoint a suitable Supplier for the Supply of Grounds Maintenance/Landscaping Machinery and Equipment and invites tenderers to submit a tender to meet the Council's requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Kent Business Portal portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-Dover:-Lawn%2C-park-or-sports-ground-mowers./8KPAPAW775 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8KPAPAW775 Tender responses are to be submitted no later than 12:00pm 27th July 2026 For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Dover:-Lawn%2C-park-or-sports-ground-mowers./8KPAPAW775 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/8KPAPAW775

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c486
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063300-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Aug 2026 - 12 Nov 2026 1-6 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
DOVER 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
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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