---
title: "Garden Maintenance Machinery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cf5d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-21"
---

# Garden Maintenance Machinery

Buyer: PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cf5d

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## Summary

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED is planning a procurement process for a contract titled "Garden Maintenance Machinery" under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting agricultural and forestry machinery as well as lawnmowers. This procurement is in the planning stage, with pertinent upcoming milestones, including the issuance of tender documents starting the week commencing 3rd August 2026 and a deadline for tender returns on 21st August 2026. Expressions of interest must be submitted by 2nd August 2026. The contract is expected to span from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with possible renewal extensions, across various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and more. The total estimated contract value is approximately £750,000, focusing on leasing large machinery and purchasing handheld machines.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of garden maintenance machinery and related equipment. Companies capable of providing both lease agreements and direct sales of machinery could effectively compete for this contract. Businesses that deliver exceptional quality and reliability would be well-suited for this tender, as well as companies looking to expand their market presence across numerous UK regions. The substantial contract size and multi-year duration offer a noteworthy potential for revenue growth and sustained business partnerships.

## Notice

Tender opportunity for a 3-year contract proving garden maintenance machinery for our Estates Team. We are looking to enter into a lease agreement on the big machinery and look to purchase outright the hand held machines. We expect this contract to be worth circa PS750k over the 3-year period

### Planning Information

W/c 3rd August 2026 Tender Documents (UK4) Issued
21st August 2026 Tenders Return Deadline
W/c 24th August 2026 Contract Award Notice issued
Please email your expressions of interest including the engagement questionnaire to procurementnotices@platformhg.com by 8pm 2nd August 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068494-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B37 7YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | Bickenhill |
| Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
- 16311000 - Lawnmowers

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 07:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068494-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068494-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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