---
title: "Purchase of Ride On Mowers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061422"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-02"
---

# Purchase of Ride On Mowers

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061422

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council, a public authority at the sub-central government level, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of ride-on mowers. The process, identified by the title "Purchase of Ride On Mowers," was conducted under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54. The buying organisation's location is in Darlington, United Kingdom, within the region UKC13. The procurement was executed using the direct method, classified as below threshold and without competition, which culminated in the award stage. The contract notice was published on 2nd February 2026, with the contract period running from 1st February 2026 to 31st March 2026, indicating a straightforward and targeted procurement approach in the goods category, specifically for mowers (CPV code: 16310000).

This tender provides an avenue for businesses specialising in lawn care equipment to expand their offerings to sub-central government entities. The procurement specifically pertains to large-scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the award to Thomas Sherriff and Company Limited, a large supplier based in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, UKC21 region. Although this particular procurement was awarded directly and below threshold, indicating no open competition, it underscores potential opportunities for businesses capable of meeting the immediate and specific requirements of public authorities within similar frameworks. Suppliers with expertise in providing high-quality lawn maintenance machinery may consider positioning themselves for future opportunities in similar contracts with public bodies like Darlington Borough Council.

## Notice

Purchase of 2x Ride On Mowers

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008915-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,726 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMAS SHERRIFF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008915-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008915-2026
  2nd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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