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title: "Grounds Equipment Repair & Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068be4"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-27"
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# Grounds Equipment Repair & Maintenance Contract

Buyer: BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068be4

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## Summary

Bedford Borough Council is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Maintenance specialist to manage planned and unplanned works, including breakdowns for its internal workshop. This tender is at the active procurement stage and invites participation via an open procedure. Interested parties can submit bids until 5th June 2026, with enquiries closing on 29th May 2026. The contract, valued at £1,680,000 and classified under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, will be officially awarded by 13th July 2026. The service location is within the United Kingdom, specifically the Bedford area, and engagement is anticipated to start on 1st September 2026.

Providing opportunities for substantial business growth, this tender is especially compelling for SMEs specialising in repair and maintenance services. The contract prioritises price (80%) and quality (20%), with a significant weighting towards cost-effective solutions. Businesses adept at initiating reliable service operations with high quality standards stand to benefit over the contract term until 2029, with a renewal option extending up to 2031. Participation through electronic submission is encouraged, promoting engagement with innovative and responsive firms capable of meeting service demands effectively.

## Notice

Bedford Borough Council requires an experienced and competent Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Maintenance specialist to provide cover for the Councils internal workshop in relation to planned and unplanned works along with the ability to attend breakdowns.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038158-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-04-27 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,680,000 |
| Lots value | £1,680,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2026 at 14:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038158-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038158-2026
  27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bedford/aspx/Home
  Please search the title of the procurement on our website to access the documents.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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