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MBC-1604 Grounds Maintenance Equipment Repair and Maintenance Contract

Melton Borough Council · Local authority

In brief

Melton Borough Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (East Midlands).

The estimated value is £103,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 2 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 4pm, Monday 28 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for this buyer (from 5 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

East Midlands Procurement Homepage

What the notice says

Melton Borough Council are seeking suppliers who are able to carry out repairs, servicing and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment used by the Council's Environmental Maintenance Team. The objectives of this Contract are to: • Support the safe operation of grounds maintenance equipment used by Council staff • Maintain compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and guidance • Minimise equipment downtime and disruption to service delivery • Ensure equipment is maintained in line with manufacturer requirements • Provide value for money through effective planned maintenance and timely repairs • Extend the service life of Council owned equipment. Suppliers are welcome to view the opportunity on the ProContract portal using the link below. The deadline for submissions is 6th October 2026 at 12 noon. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b85abf10-76ab-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 7 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £103,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in East Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 4pm, Monday 28 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

8 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 084858-2026

About the buyer

Melton Borough CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Alan Barnacle Ltd1 contract
Focus Consultants 2010 LLP1 contract
Foster Property Maintenance Ltd1 contract
Gratton Construction Limited1 contract
Jeakins Weir Limited1 contract
John Merison (Building Maintenance Contractors) Limited1 contract
Mondrem Community Interest Company1 contract
Northdown Property Services (NPS) Ltd1 contract

All tenders and awards from Melton Borough Council

From notice 084858-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 8 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.