---
title: "A MEWP and Trailer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05006f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-19"
---

# A MEWP and Trailer

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05006f

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## Summary

In a recent procurement initiative, Ipswich Borough Council successfully conducted a tender process for the supply of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) and trailer. The contract was awarded to Access Platform Sales Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Huntingdon. This procurement exercise falls under the industry category of access platforms and was completed as part of a 'below threshold - open competition' tender process. The procurement stage has progressed from the initial tender publication on 10 April 2025 to the contract award on 30 April 2025, with the contract concluding on 31 May 2025. The tender was facilitated in Ipswich, UK, with submissions by 17 April 2025, and facilitated through Suffolk Sourcing's electronic submission platform.

This procurement opportunity highlights the potential for SMEs with expertise in access platforms and related equipment, enabling them to expand their business by securing government contracts. Given the open competition method employed, businesses offering competitive pricing and robust product capabilities are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities. The involvement of small, agile businesses like Access Platform Sales Ltd showcases the inclusivity and accessibility of government procurement processes for a diverse range of suppliers. Interested companies can consider aligning their product offerings and tender responses to meet the specific needs outlined in similar public authority contracts.

## Notice

Ipswich Borough Council are currently out to tender for the provision of a MEWP and trailer. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 11am, 17 April 2025. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045748-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2025 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,342 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS PLATFORM SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34142100 - Elevator-platforms trucks
- 34514700 - Mobile platforms
- 34951000 - Access platforms

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 12:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045748-2026
- 10 Apr 2025 at 10:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014233-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045748-2026
  19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014233-2025
  10th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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