Construction Contract Leads

Scope

Reference

UID: 020750

Description

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor for the Supply of Grounds Maintenance Tools and Equipment for Stretton Way Stores.

Bidders should note that the values stated within this notice are not guaranteed, as this is a needs led service and tools will be purchased as and when required.

For a full specification for this opportunity, please register you interest.

Submissions shall be received by the Council by the closing date and time stated within the Instruction for Tendering document. No submission received after the closing date and time will be accepted other than where there are exceptional circumstances which may be considered by the Director of STAR Procurement in their sole discretion. Please note that tender submissions which are only partly uploaded at the closing date and time will be considered to have not been received and will be rejected by the Council.

In submitting your quotation you agree to contract on the terms and conditions as detailed on The Chest. Due to the Council's obligations of fairness and equal treatment to all bidders it cannot accept amendments to these terms and conditions or alternative terms and conditions. If you seek to amend the terms and conditions or submit alternative terms and conditions the Council may reject your quotation.

Total value (estimated)

• £50,000 excluding VAT
• £60,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2028
• Possible extension to 31 May 2029
• 3 years

Description of possible extension:

This contract has the optional extension for 12 months (up to 31 May 2029) subject to their being the budget available for this contract and satisfactory performance.

Options

The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

The Council reserves the right to add additional tools to their core list that fall within the remit of this contract.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

• 44511000 - Hand tools

Contract locations

• UKD7 - Merseyside

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

5 May 2026, 12:00pm

Tender submission deadline

12 May 2026, 12:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=41f3361e-763d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Award criteria

Procedure

Procedure type

Below threshold - open competition

Documents

Associated tender documents

http://www.the-chest.org.uk

No tender documents will be sent to you - you need to navigate to the "my opportunities" section and download the documents from the Chest website.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity - please post them on the messaging facility on the Chest. Messages sent outside of the Chest will not be responded to.

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT THROUGH THE CHEST. Submissions sent via any other method will not be accepted.

Please ensure that you leave enough time to upload your documents before the closing date/time, as late submissions may not be accepted.

https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=41f3361e-763d-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Contracting authority

Knowsley Council

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXQQ-8436-NWPV

Municipal Building, Archway Road

Huyton

L36 9YU

United Kingdom

Email: procurement [at] star-procurement.gov.uk

Region: UKD71 - East Merseyside

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government

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