---
title: "Agriculture Machinary"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050010"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-09"
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# Agriculture Machinary

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050010

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## Summary

The Open University, a sub-central government public authority located in Milton Keynes, has completed the procurement process for the supply of agricultural machinery titled "Agriculture Machinery," focusing on overseeders and Bomford. The tender process was carried out through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. George Brown Ltd, an SME based in Leighton Buzzard, was awarded the contract with a total value of £38,784. Notable dates include the contract signing on 19th March 2025 and the contract's active period on 1st April 2025. The procurement category is goods, with delivery targeted to the UKJ12 region.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural and horticultural products to explore potential partnerships and expand their market reach within the public sector. Companies with expertise in supplying agricultural machinery and related goods would find this contract particularly beneficial. The procurement process underlines the importance of targeting sub-central government contracts, particularly those involving direct procurement methods, to secure growth opportunities in niche markets.

## Notice

Overseeders and Bomford

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014099-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,784 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 16:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014099-2025
  9th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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