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Purchase of four Zero Turn Ride on Mowers

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:23

Summary of the contracting process

Knowsley Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the purchase of four Zero Turn Ride on Mowers intended for the Parks service in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through the TPPL Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Hand Tools Framework Agreement under Lot 1 for Grounds Maintenance Equipment, with an award date of 26th March 2026. The procurement falls under the category of lawn, park, or sports-ground mowers, with a total contract value of £85,476 and covers a supply period from 29th March 2026 to 28th June 2026. The process, classified as 'goods', was in the award stage, and Knowsley Council served as the buyer in this initiative.

This tender provides ample opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as indicated in its suitability criteria. The procurement method utilised served to streamline participation for relevant parties, showing favourable prospects for businesses within the grounds maintenance industry, particularly those capable of supplying specialised equipment such as mowers. GMM Group Ltd, identified as the supplier, exemplifies the potential success for SMEs in competing for such government contracts, supporting business expansion and enhancing market presence through collaboration with public sector organisations like Knowsley Council.

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Notice Title

Purchase of four Zero Turn Ride on Mowers

Notice Description

Purchase of four Zero Turn ride on mowers for the Parks service. The Contract was awarded via the TPPL Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Hand Tools Framework Agreement (Lot 1 - Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment (Framework Ref - NEPO214)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58292e8b-5e98-4601-be0d-ba11597ccbf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2058975c-521d-4b1c-b6a7-714930430433
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,476 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,476 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 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
KNOWSLEY 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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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