This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Apr 2018 at 12:23

Tender

27 Oct 2017 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council, which is seeking to establish a framework contract for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment through an open tender. The contract, titled "Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment - RFQ 15181721," is valued at £650,000. It encompasses fourteen lots and is classified under the CPV code for grounds-maintenance equipment. The tender period ended on 28th November 2017, while the contracted period is set to run from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2020, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The delivery addresses are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance equipment or related services. Companies that focus on the manufacturing, supply, or maintenance of such equipment would be well-positioned to compete. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in the bidding process, potentially allowing them to establish long-term contracts with a reputable public authority like Lancashire County Council, thus facilitating growth and market expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment - RFQ 15181721

Notice Description

Purchase of Grounds Maintenance equipment framework contract across fourteen lots. Additional information: Please note: There is an option to extend this contract for a further two years from expiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94d1d68d-d797-4769-a524-4a4187c6af3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89828069-150d-40d9-98d0-b2c4d15410b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancashire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 0LD
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Balmers GM Limited

Dick Leigh Chainsaw Specialist

F R Sharrock Limited

Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd (t/a GGM)

Seddon Plant & Engineers

Stuart Taylors International

Further Information

Notice Documents

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