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23 Jul 2026 at 07:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield recently concluded a public procurement process for the purchase of three John Deere X350 mowers, with the industry category being goods, specifically mowers. The procurement, identified under tender ID CAP26-082, was undertaken using a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - unknown". The awarding process reached completion on 23rd July 2026, with the contract becoming effective from 4th August 2026 to 3rd August 2027. The contract, valued at £18,412, was facilitated by The Council of the City of Wakefield, located in Wakefield, UK.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the agricultural and landscaping equipment industry, particularly those specialising in supplying mowers and related machinery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as BALMERS GM LIMITED, the successful supplier, can find growth opportunities in such government tenders. Companies with a strong supply chain and competitive pricing strategies could benefit immensely from participating in future procurement activities by The Council of the City of Wakefield and similar public authorities. This process highlights the potential for developing long-term relationships with public sector clients through consistent, high-quality service and reliable product delivery.

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Notice Title

John Deere X350

Notice Description

John Deere X350- 3x John Deere X350s

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d15a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069402-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,412 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALMERS GM

Further Information

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