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Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services - AWARD

KEELE UNIVERSITY

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19 Oct 2021 at 11:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process pertains to Keele University, which is based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The title of this tender is "Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services - AWARD." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically involving tractors. The tender was awarded on 18th October 2021, following an open procurement method, with a total estimated contract value of £222,000, effective from 25th October 2021 to 31st March 2026. The tender evaluation process included a selection stage and an award stage, where suppliers were assessed based on both technical quality and commercial price criteria.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, particularly for those that can offer reliable and robust tractors and utility vehicles suitable for various seasonal tasks. Suppliers that focus on durable, easy-to-use products will be well positioned to compete, as the university requires new equipment every two years during the four-year lease period. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible, given that it is open to a range of suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Tenders are invited to supply, delivery and maintain on a four (4) year lease agreement (2year + 2year) Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for the Grounds Services. The Grounds Team are responsible for the maintenance of all the grassed areas including the Sports Fields, the Woodlands and the formal Parks. The University needs equipment that is reliable, robust, proven, easy-to-use and not over-specified. Suitable for all year- round usage, seasonal grass cutting, seasonal leaf collection, snow clearance and salt gritting, as appropriate for the equipment. The following equipment: 3 x Tractors 1 x Ride on Mower 1 x Rigid Deck Roller Mower 1 x Zero Turn Ride on Mower 3 x RTV- 2wd/4wd Utility Vehicles. All equipment must be new at the start of each 2- year period. Suppliers must be able to provide all items specified as the tender is not split into lots. Equipment is required to be replaced every 24 months with replacement new for like-for-like (or better) and this is costed as an inclusive price. The estimated total value of the contract is PS200,000 excluding VAT. The tender evaluation is divided into two stages - the Selection Stage Evaluation and the Award Stage Evaluation. All tenders received will be assessed on a pass / fail basis to ensure Tenderers meet minimum levels of suitability. The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) . The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 600 marks for Technical (Quality) and 400 marks for Commercial (Price).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-895e5a2d-702f-4dda-9ed0-438b98903a45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed79a08-2806-41cf-b003-4ec3d45c279c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£222,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 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
KEELE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Debbie Cramphorn
Contact Email
d.a.cramphorn@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01782 734967

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F. R. SHARROCK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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