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title: "Supply of Machinery (excavator) for Grounds Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49c74407-d807-4004-8c18-564316eae076"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-11"
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# Supply of Machinery (excavator) for Grounds Maintenance

Buyer: FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49c74407-d807-4004-8c18-564316eae076

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## Summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council sought to procure an excavator for grounds maintenance operations, specifically for cemetery grave digging. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of "Excavating Machinery" (CPV: 43262000), concluded successfully with an award. The location for the delivery is South East, United Kingdom. The tender was managed under the procurement method "Other," with key dates including the tender period ending on 6th September 2024 and the contract running from 12th September 2024 to 30th September 2024. The total contract value is £33,847.

This tender represents a valuable business growth opportunity for suppliers of machinery, particularly SMEs, which were noted as suitable contenders. Companies specialising in the manufacture and supply of excavation machinery, such as Hitachi Construction Machinery and Lister Wilder, were awarded the contract, indicating the potential for similar businesses to compete in future tenders from the council. The specific requirements and the defined contract timeline make it an attractive and viable project for machinery suppliers looking to expand their market presence within regional councils.

## Notice

Purchase of a 3 ton excavator for the cemetery team to undertake grave digging operations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc4d2e4-0a3e-40fe-b5a1-c29f1f0fc5e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,847 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,847 |
| 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 | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | FOLKESTONE |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT20 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Electoral ward | Folkestone Central |
| Westminster constituency | Folkestone and Hythe |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY; LISTER WILDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43262000 - Excavating machinery

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 08:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc4d2e4-0a3e-40fe-b5a1-c29f1f0fc5e0
- 11 Oct 2024 at 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46b2080-f3e8-442a-8d15-5d7cffd67ee0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc4d2e4-0a3e-40fe-b5a1-c29f1f0fc5e0
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a46b2080-f3e8-442a-8d15-5d7cffd67ee0
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/council-transparency/procurement-information

## Provenance

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