---
title: "Provision of One Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with trailer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066cf8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN"
published: "2026-03-18"
---

# Provision of One Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with trailer

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066cf8

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## Summary

Blackburn with Darwen, a sub-central government public authority, has awarded a contract for the provision of one Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with a trailer. This procurement falls under the goods category in the lifting and handling equipment industry, with the procurement stage being complete. The limited competition process utilised was below threshold and involved specific suppliers. The contract commenced on 12th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2026, with all activities taking place in Blackburn, United Kingdom.

This tender opened avenues for growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in arborist and lifting equipment. The awarded business, 1st Base Machinery Sales Limited, based in Warrington, represents SMEs that can effectively supply specialised equipment and parts. The nature of this contract highlights opportunities for firms capable of offering tailored solutions involving elevated work platforms and related lifting tools, positioning them to enter similar niche government procurement projects.

## Notice

The Council is looking to award a Contract for the provision of Arborist Equipment - One Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP) with trailer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024371-2026 |
| 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 | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN |
| 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 | 1ST BASE MACHINERY SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 09:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024371-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024371-2026
  18th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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