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title: "Maintenance and Servicing of Grounds Maintenance Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c196"
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buyer: "VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Maintenance and Servicing of Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Buyer: VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c196

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## Summary

The Vale of White Horse District Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Maintenance and Servicing of Grounds Maintenance Equipment". This procurement falls under the industry category of "Grounds-maintenance equipment" and "Grounds maintenance services" and is aimed at servicing the council's equipment portfolio. The location for this opportunity is Abingdon, United Kingdom, with key dates including an expression of interest deadline on 4th August 2026 and a contract period starting on 29th September 2026. The procurement method is an open competition, designed for contracts below the threshold, allowing for an inclusive competitive process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses with expertise in maintaining and repairing petrol, diesel, and battery-powered grounds maintenance machinery. The open competition structure and the contract's suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) provide a platform for diverse companies to engage and compete effectively. With considerations for quality, carbon reduction, and pricing as part of the evaluation criteria, businesses that excel in these areas are well-positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. Additionally, the contract offers potential for renewal, initially set for 12 months with possibilities for two further 12-month extensions, fostering long-term growth prospects for successful bidders.

## Notice

The Council requires a competent and experienced contractor to provide planned maintenance, statutory safety inspections, and reactive repairs for its Grounds Maintenance (GM) equipment portfolio. The primary objective is to ensure all equipment is maintained safely, reliably, and in accordance with manufacturer instructions, relevant legislation, and industry best practice. The Contractor shall demonstrate experience in the repair and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment including petrol, diesel and battery-powered machinery. Please refer to the tender documentation for further details.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract is for 12 months with 2 optional 12 month extensions available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061879-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2026 - 28 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | £90,000 |
| 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 | VALE OF WHITE HORSE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061879-2026
  1st July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/IndexSearchforopportunities,selectValeofWhiteHorseDistrictCouncilunderOrganisationsandchoosethistenderfromthelistprovided.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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