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GB-Watford: TPPL Watford Borough Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 4 x Ransomes Mowers, 2 x Muthing Flail Decks (New) (21617)

WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 12:25

Summary of the contracting process

Watford Borough Council has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of goods, specifically seeking to secure four Ransomes HR380 Outfront Rotary Mowers and two Muthing MU-FM 160 Flail Mower Decks. The contract, classified under the industry category for Mowers (CPV: 16310000), is located in the East of England, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage reaching the award phase on 29th July 2025. The total value of the contract amounts to £162,640 GBP, and the contract period extends from 30th July to 30th August 2025. The awarded supplier is F R Sharrock Limited, a large-scale entity.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the agricultural machinery sector, particularly those specialising in the supply of mowers and mowing equipment. Companies that are experienced in public sector contracts, and possibly those that can offer competitive pricing and robust logistics, would be well-suited to compete in similar future procurements managed by entities like Watford Borough Council. Although this particular tender does not explicitly favour SMEs or VCSEs, enterprises able to deliver high-quality machinery could benefit from future opportunities within this segment.

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Notice Title

GB-Watford: TPPL Watford Borough Council NEPO GM & P Lot 1 - 4 x Ransomes Mowers, 2 x Muthing Flail Decks (New) (21617)

Notice Description

Spec 1 - 4 x Ransomes HR380 Outfront Rotary Mowers (New) Spec 2 - 2 x Muthing MU-FM 160 Flail Mower Decks (New)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-329f8d1a-6e60-46f2-87c1-6913fe922d5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8680a044-242c-4128-960a-c90302f06542
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£162,640 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,640 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 30 Aug 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
WATFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WATFORD
Postcode
WD17 3EX
Post Town
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Watford
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Watford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F R SHARROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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