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Grounds Maintenance Servicing & Repair - Lot 3 & 4

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council has concluded a procurement process for "Grounds Maintenance Servicing & Repair - Lot 3 & 4," mainly focusing on the servicing and maintenance of towed plant and equipment and tractors. This procurement, classified under fleet management, repair, and maintenance services, is situated in Southampton, England, covering postal code SO14 7LY. Commencing on the 1st of January 2025 and spanning until the 31st of December 2028, the contract was awarded to RYMER COMMERCIALS LIMITED on the 31st of December 2024 with a total value of £140,000. The open procurement procedure was chosen, adhering to an above threshold approach, making the process transparent and competitive.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in fleet maintenance services, particularly those familiar with horticultural plant and maintenance. With an emphasis on providing parts and materials, including winter servicing and specialised testing, businesses offering comprehensive repair and maintenance solutions stand to benefit substantially. Firms that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to engage due to the suitability arrangements, thus fostering opportunities for local businesses seeking to expand their service range in public sector contracts. Southampton City Council's proactive approach makes it an attractive avenue for businesses aiming to increase their footprint in municipal contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grounds Maintenance Servicing & Repair - Lot 3 & 4

Notice Description

Contract for servicing and maintenance of Towed Plant and Equipment and Tractors Southampton City Council (SCC) has a fleet of horticultural plant and equipment, including but not limited to, pedestrian mowers, ride on mowers, strimmer's, hedge cutters and trailers and Gang Mowers. SCC requires servicing, repair and maintenance including but not limited to, winter servicing, breakdown response and HAVs and Noise level testing and certification, Servicing, repairs and maintenance will include providing parts, materials and sundries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2a9f681-78d9-415d-a9ee-c4419bd2ab0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 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
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RYMER COMMERCIALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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