--- title: "For the Provision of: Grounds Maintenance Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM" published: "2026-04-14" --- # For the Provision of: Grounds Maintenance Equipment Buyer: FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615b9.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by First Choice Homes Oldham has reached the award stage, concluded on 14 April 2026, involving the provision of grounds maintenance equipment. Located in Oldham, UK, the buying organisation is classified as a public authority within the sub-central government sector. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category within the grounds maintenance equipment industry. The open procurement process began with a tender stage ending on 3 March 2026, followed by the award stage, culminating on 13 March 2026. The successful contract was signed on 26 March 2026 with F.R. SHARROCK LIMITED as the supplier, commencing on 1 April 2026 and set for a fixed term of three years, with an option to extend for up to two additional years. This procurement provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in grounds maintenance equipment. The tender encourages suppliers to propose alternative manufacturers that can offer cost savings, presenting a chance for businesses to diversify their product offerings and expand their client base. FCHO's openness to considering single or multi-badge equipment supply suggests potential for collaboration and innovation in the sector, making it ideal for businesses looking to establish or fortify strong relationships within public sector procurement. Moreover, the fixed-term contract with renewal options provides a stable, long-term revenue stream for successful bidders. ## Notice To provide First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) with Grounds Maintenance Equipment over a fixed 3 year contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals. FCHO encourages suppliers to identify alternative manufacturers to their existing GM equipment if this may provide cost savings to FCHO. FCHO are willing to consider either a single or multi badge GM equipment provision. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Extend for a further 2 years at annual intervals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033571-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | £600,000 | | Contracts value | £600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIRST CHOICE HOMES OLDHAM | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | F.R. SHARROCK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment ## Release History - 14 Apr 2026 at 08:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033571-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023611-2026 - 4 Feb 2026 at 10:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009797-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009605-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033571-2026 14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023611-2026 16th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009797-2026 4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009605-2026 3rd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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