---
title: "DfE - TSS - Supply and Delivery of a Tractor Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY (DFE)"
published: "2026-06-29"
---

# DfE - TSS - Supply and Delivery of a Tractor Unit

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY (DFE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676b9

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## Summary

The Department for Economy (DfE) has concluded a procurement process for the supply and delivery of a tractor unit, an initiative overseen by the Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Service to aid in the testing of weighbridges across Northern Ireland. The process employed an open procedure, finalised with a contract awarded to T B F Thompson (Garvagh) Ltd on 29 June 2026. This public procurement falls under the industry classification for agricultural machinery and road tractor units, with the contract value set at £109,995.06 (excluding VAT). The procurement stage is complete, with the period of service delivery spanning from 30 June 2026 to 30 June 2027. This project is situated within the UK, primarily aligning with Northern Irish regulations and overseen by the CPD - Supplies & Services Division, a central procurement body for the government in Northern Ireland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of agricultural and transport machinery, particularly those specialising in bespoke tractor units. The open procedure and the DfE's focus on accessible procurement for SMEs and potentially VCSEs render this an attractive opportunity for smaller firms to expand their portfolio within government contracts. Businesses with robust technical capabilities in meeting detailed specifications for machinery stand in good stead, while the emphasis on quality and price in the bid evaluation criteria further indicates that competitive pricing and high-quality proposals are key to leveraging this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The Department for Economy - Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Service- wishes to purchase a tractor unit to enable testing of weighbridges across Northern Ireland in line with the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 and The Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 (as amended) (as they apply to Northern Ireland).DFE - Consumer Affairs and Trading Standards Service - Purchase of Tractor Unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060659-2026 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | £130,000 |
| Awards value | £109,995 |
| Contracts value | £109,995 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMY (DFE) |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 6QS |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | T B F THOMPSON (GARVAGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 16700000 - Tractors
- 16800000 - Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery
- 34133000 - Articulated trucks
- 34134100 - Flatbed trucks
- 34134200 - Tipper trucks
- 34138000 - Road tractor units

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060659-2026
- 16 Jun 2026 at 07:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056403-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028601-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060659-2026
  29th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056403-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028601-2026
  27th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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