---
title: "Provision of a woodchipper & Trailer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05606d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05606d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-24"
---

# Provision of a woodchipper & Trailer

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05606d

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has completed a procurement process to award a contract for the provision of a woodchipper and trailer, classified under the 'goods' category with CPV code 43312200. The procurement process involved limited competition and was below the threshold, closing with the award to Balmers GM Limited. The contract, valued at £45,700 (net of VAT), is active between 25 November 2025 and 24 February 2026, with delivery in the UKD41 region, which includes Blackburn. The procurement adhered to the legal framework established by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in forestry equipment and related goods. Businesses similar to Balmers GM Limited, which is an SME itself, can significantly benefit from such public contracts as they provide a reliable revenue stream and increased visibility in the public sector market. Companies with relevant expertise and competitive pricing in providing tracked woodchippers and trailers would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

Procurement of a woodchipper and trailer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086083-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,274 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43312200 - Chippers

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086083-2025
- 16 Jul 2025 at 13:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040567-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086083-2025
  24th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040567-2025
  16th July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.balmersgm.com
- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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