Award

BT1652 Luton Quick quote / RFQ supply only 2 x Utility Vehicles and 1 x Pressure Washer

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

24 Nov 2025 at 16:21

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has completed a procurement process to acquire two utility vehicles and one pressure washer, under the title "BT1652 Luton Quick quote / RFQ supply only 2 x Utility Vehicles and 1 x Pressure Washer". The process followed an open procedure below the PCR15 threshold, aiming to source grounds maintenance equipment, with the award tagged as "complete". This tender falls under the industry category of Grounds-maintenance equipment, classified by CPV code 43325100. Located in Luton, England, the procurement commenced with the tender period ending on 12th July 2024, and the contract being active from 16th August 2024 to 15th August 2025. The engagement involved a monetary commitment of £61,623.60.

This procurement initiative offers significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises, as the procurement method was open, allowing competition from various suppliers. Companies involved in supplying grounds maintenance equipment could find this tender promising for business growth, considering its suitability for SMEs. The awarded contract suggests heightened competition for suppliers aiming to support local councils with high-quality equipment solutions. Luton Council coordinated the process, further evidenced by the engagement of George Brown Limited as the supplier, indicating a preference for local and SME suppliers in strategic procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

BT1652 Luton Quick quote / RFQ supply only 2 x Utility Vehicles and 1 x Pressure Washer

Notice Description

The Council followed a PCR15 below threshold 3 quote process as to the supply of Grounds Maintenance equipment and spare parts , and has made an award to the best value bidder

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a90c0302-aab4-472a-abea-107d89787241
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80b3c805-146e-4a80-9402-fa4d0788ee94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,623 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2025 6-12 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE BROWN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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