Award

Purchase of 13 x Mowers via TPPL Framework Agreement

TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process for purchasing 13 mowers under the North East Procurement Organisation Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Plant Framework. This procurement falls within the agricultural machinery category with a total value of £292,520. The direct award was made following an unsuccessful Mini Competition, and the contract commenced on 31st October 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st January 2026. The procurement was executed as a direct award method, signifying a streamlined and straightforward approach under this framework agreement, benefiting from a rapid acquisition process.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in agricultural machinery and grounds maintenance equipment. While Turner Groundscare has been selected as the supplier, businesses with similar expertise can explore frameworks for similar procurement opportunities facilitated by Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council and other entities. Such contracts can help SMEs enhance their portfolios and extend their market reach by participating in framework agreements, which often offer consistent work and long-term partnerships within the sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 13 x Mowers via TPPL Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Following an unsuccessful Mini Competition, Tameside Council have made a direct award and purchased 13 x mowers as part of their vehicle replacement programme. The purchase has been made via North East Procurement Organisation Grounds Maintenance Equipment & Plant Framework - Lot 1 Framework Ref - NEPO214

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1520e360-f5c2-448c-9d09-cd8f23af9599
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efef14aa-69f6-4601-8552-b1a507a3e82a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£292,520 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£292,520 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER GROUNDSCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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