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title: "TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery"
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# TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a19be5d-d167-4adc-9aad-f58ca786e4cb

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## Summary

The procurement process for "TC243 - The Supply of Horticultural Machinery" was conducted by Bolton Council, located in Bolton, England. This tender, classified under the category of Agricultural machinery, aimed at securing a contractor to supply horticultural machinery either through sale or rental, along with necessary spare parts and consumables, under a Framework Agreement used by Neighbourhood Services within the Directorate of Place. The procurement followed an open procedure method and concluded the tender period on 24th July 2023, leading to the award stage, where the contract was successfully awarded on 1st September 2023. The contract period is set to start on 15th March 2024 and end on 14th March 2027, with a total contract value of £413,520.

This tender provides ample opportunity for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with capability in supplying agricultural machinery. As the procurement method was open, it encouraged broad participation, making it particularly accessible for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector. Firms with expertise in horticultural machinery and an ability to support comprehensive contracts involving sales, rentals, and maintenance would find this opportunity well-suited to their growth strategies. The awarded supplier was BALMERS GM, an SME, highlighting the potential for similar-sized enterprises to compete successfully in such tenders.

## Notice

The tender is for the Authority to procure a suitable contractor for the supply of horticultural machinery by sale or rental, including the supply of spare parts and consumables. This Framework Agreement will be used by Neighbourhood Services within the Directorate of Place.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071ba12c-c0f4-47f9-b612-a3f372263b1f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 14 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £413,520 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £413,520 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALMERS GM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071ba12c-c0f4-47f9-b612-a3f372263b1f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071ba12c-c0f4-47f9-b612-a3f372263b1f
  22nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9d076ad-dc10-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bolton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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