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Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Mar 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for two Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers to enhance their grounds maintenance operations. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing suppliers to bid for one or more lots, including options for rental without maintenance, rental with maintenance, and outright purchase. This contract, with an approximate value of £213,000, falls within the "Mowers" industry category and is located in Warrington, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with key dates including the tender end date on 3rd March 2025 and the contract period from 21st March 2025 to 30th June 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers in the grounds maintenance equipment sector to expand their business by offering diverse procurement options. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality mowing equipment on a rental basis or with maintenance services, as well as those capable of outright sale, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to F. R. Sharrock Ltd, a large-scale supplier, exemplifies the potential for business growth through such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council is procuring two Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers to support grounds maintenance operations. Suppliers can bid for one or more of the following lots: Lot 1: Rental without maintenance Lot 2: Rental with maintenance Lot 3: Outright purchase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c439407-e74d-4120-9ffc-a2ff2a709487
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/807f0466-d006-444c-bbfe-825b675e665b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Matthews
Contact Email
michael.matthews@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925444135

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F. R. SHARROCK

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