---
title: "Equipment & Machinery Servicing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06576d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
---

# Equipment & Machinery Servicing

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06576d

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## Summary

Dover District Council initiated a procurement process for "Equipment & Machinery Servicing" to secure an Annual Service and Repairs Plan catering to their Grounds Maintenance Team. The procurement, categorised under repair and maintenance services, took place in Dover, United Kingdom, within the UKJ44 region. The process followed an open competition below threshold procurement method, and a contract was awarded to Plantexpand Ltd. The contract, with a gross value of £134,593.23, commenced on 15th April 2026 and is set to continue until 14th April 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension until 2028. Initially, the tender period closed on 18th March 2026 after the enquiry period concluded on 11th March 2026.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, especially SMEs that can operate effectively in the Kent area. With a substantial budget involved, it’s an excellent chance for companies to establish a long-term relationship with a public authority like Dover District Council. The emphasis on both price and quality criteria in the award suggests that competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery are critical factors for success. Firms with expertise in equipment and machinery servicing for public sector entities would find this contract appealing, providing potential for growth and increased industry reputation.

## Notice

Equipment & Machinery Servicing - to provide an Annual Service and Repairs Plan for Dover District Council's Equipment and Machinery for the Grounds Maintenance Team.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension from 15.4.2027 - 14.4.2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043101-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,161 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANTEXPAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 14:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043101-2026
- 18 Feb 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014936-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043101-2026
  11th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014936-2026
  18th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/A92VM46UF9
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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