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title: "Specialist Equipment Merchants Supply"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b93cbfdb-eea7-41ea-8ea7-651c29e3cf80"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# Specialist Equipment Merchants Supply

Buyer: LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b93cbfdb-eea7-41ea-8ea7-651c29e3cf80

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## Summary

LiveWest Homes Limited has initiated the procurement process for "Specialist Equipment Merchants Supply," targeting the machine tools industry. This tender encompasses the provision of specialist equipment hire services and is classified under CPV codes 42600000 (Machine tools), 44510000 (Tools), and 44111000 (Building materials). The procurement is in the tender stage, with the process open from 3rd February 2025 to 5th March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold, inviting bids from across England, United Kingdom. The initial contract term is two years, with the potential for three one-year extensions, aiming for a total contract value of £3.5 million. Key dates include the start of the contract on 31st March 2025 and the end on 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in machine tools, building materials, and specialised equipment. SMEs are explicitly encouraged to participate, making this an excellent opportunity for smaller firms looking to expand their client base and service offerings. Suitable businesses might include suppliers of construction tools, heavy machinery rental companies, and firms specialising in bespoke tooling solutions. By engaging in this tender, businesses can secure a long-term partnership with LiveWest Homes Limited, providing a stable revenue stream and the possibility of future extensions. Interested parties should ensure they meet the requirements outlined in the specification documents and align their proposals with the open procedure guidelines.

## Notice

LiveWest are looking for goods suppliers to provide Specialist Equipment Hire Services. LiveWest's detailed requirements are defined within the specification document(s) - Schedule 2 It is expected that the contract duration will be for an initial 2 years term with a possible 3x1 year extensions. The contract will have an estimated total value of PS3.5M.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c47754-6733-4599-86dd-6c7acb20be48 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVEWEST HOMES LIMITED |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX5 2FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Broadclyst |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 42600000 - Machine tools
- 44111000 - Building materials
- 44510000 - Tools

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2025 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c47754-6733-4599-86dd-6c7acb20be48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88c47754-6733-4599-86dd-6c7acb20be48
  3rd February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=cb25b365-24e2-ef11-8134-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.livewest.co.uk/

## Provenance

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