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274_18 Grounds Maintenance Machinery

ESPO

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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08 Oct 2018 at 14:18

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29 Jun 2018 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The ESPO (East of England Purchasing Organisation) is overseeing a public procurement process for grounds maintenance machinery, titled "274_18 Grounds Maintenance Machinery". This tender falls under the agricultural machinery industry category and is based in Leicester, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period closed on 31st July 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st October 2018 and will run until 30th September 2021, with a total estimated value of £8,500,000, including an optional 12-month extension.

This opportunity paves the way for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector to expand their operations, specifically those that specialise in the supply of grounds maintenance equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well positioned to compete, especially in providing products such as mowers, hedge cutters, sprayers, and associated machinery. With the framework open to various public bodies across the UK, businesses can explore numerous avenues for collaboration with local authorities, educational establishments, and emergency services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

274_18 Grounds Maintenance Machinery

Notice Description

The ESPO national framework intends to provide a national solution for the supply of grounds maintenance machinery. The framework will be awarded by Lot on a National basis. Lot 1: Mowers (domestic / professional) and associated equipment Lot 2: Mowers (ride on) and associated equipment Lot 3: Mowers (trailed) and associated equipment Lot 4: Hedge cutters; chainsaws, blowers, vacuums and strimmers Lot 5: Spreaders, sprayers and water pumps Lot 6: Tractors Lot 7: Trailers Lot 8: Quad bikes and utility vehicles Lot 9: Wood chippers and shredders Lot 10: Rollers Lot 11: Miscellaneous Machinery The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19c62615-b0b6-471b-9f2e-51340075ab5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da4f8c5-4b9f-45e1-acf0-5dcf1eb7476f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

42122130 - Water pumps

43312200 - Chippers

43313200 - Snowblowers

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Lloyd Ltd

A J & R Scambler And Son Ltd

Bartram Mowers Limited

Ernest Doe & Sons Limited

Euromec Contracts Limited

F R Sharrock Limited

Fairways GM

Farol Limited

George Browns Ltd

Green Plant UK Limited

Henton & Chattell Limited

Lister Wilder

James Mason Ltd t/a Masons Kings

Oakley's Ltd

Platts Harris Ltd

Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd

Reesink UK Ltd

Russell Group

T. H. White Limited

The Burdens Group Limited

Turner Groundscare

TW Engineering Co. Ltd

Further Information

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