Machinery and equipment tenders and contracts in Northern Ireland
There are 3 live machinery and equipment tenders in Northern Ireland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers machinery, plant hire and tools and equipment contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 3 live machinery and equipment tenders in Northern Ireland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Varies
- Suitable for SMEs
- 1 of 3 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 3
02Live machinery and equipment tenders in Northern Ireland
- Tender to Establish a Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Various Containers at Household Recycling CentresArds and North Down Borough CouncilNorthern Ireland£220kCloses 14 daysFrameworkSME
- 260068 Contract for the supply, delivery, commission, installation, consumables, & maintenance of a Twin-Screw Extruder for Compounding and RecyclingQueen's University BelfastNorthern Ireland£609kCloses 17 days
- Supply and Delivery of Grounds MachineryNorthern Ireland Housing ExecutiveNorthern Ireland£18k–537kCloses 21 days
03Who is buying
- Ards and North Down Borough Council 1 live tender
- Queen's University Belfast 1 live tender
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive 1 live tender
04Machinery and equipment contracts: common questions
How many machinery and equipment tenders are live in Northern Ireland?
3 right now, from 3 public buyers, with 1 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in machinery and equipment contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win machinery and equipment contracts?
Often, yes. 1 of the 3 live tenders in Northern Ireland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Goods & equipment
Goods are often bought through frameworks run by central purchasing bodies, with call-offs for specific needs. Price, delivery terms and product specifications usually decide it; check whether the buyer expects you on a framework first.
From the tenderITT tender experts. New to tendering? Read how to search Find a Tender, how to register on the Central Digital Platform and our Invitation to Tender guide.