Tender

Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers

WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warrington Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring two Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers to aid in grounds maintenance operations. The procurement is open to suppliers and features three lots: rental without maintenance, rental with maintenance, and outright purchase. This procurement process, falling under the industry category of 'Mowers' (CPV 16310000) with an additional classification of 'Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator' (CPV 77112000), is valued at £213,000. The delivery location is in England, United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 3rd March 2025, with the contract period starting on 5th March 2025 and ending on 30th June 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that supply agricultural equipment or offer maintenance services, as they can submit bids for one or more lots. Companies specialising in equipment rental or outright sale could benefit from the council's procurement, especially SMEs, which are deemed suitable for this contract. Engaging in such a contract can foster business growth by providing steady revenue and a reputable client in Warrington Borough Council. Businesses with a focus on grounds maintenance equipment will find this tender particularly advantageous to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers

Notice Description

Warrington Borough Council is procuring two Ransomes HM600 Wide Area Flail Mowers to support grounds maintenance operations. Suppliers can bid for one or more of the following lots: Lot 1: Rental without maintenance Lot 2: Rental with maintenance Lot 3: Outright purchase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85d542c5-21cc-481f-a073-ff0dfa69f84f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a55953d9-854b-4d18-b7d3-26a9de687fd2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

77112000 - Hire of mowers or agricultural equipment with operator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£213,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WARRINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Matthews
Contact Email
michael.matthews@warrington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925444135

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 2NT
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
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
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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