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

KEELE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND BUSINESS PARK

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Award

19 Oct 2021 at 11:56

Tender

19 Jul 2021 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a lease agreement for the supply and delivery of tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles, initiated by Keele University Science And Business Park in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This tender, classified under agricultural machinery, is currently active and assessed through an open procedure. The total estimated value is approximately £200,000, with the contract period set from October 2021 to March 2026. Bids were invited until a deadline on 23 August 2021, with awards based on a technical and price evaluation system, scoring up to 1,000 points (600 for quality and 400 for price).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector, particularly those specialising in leasing and servicing heavy equipment. Companies with experience in providing robust and reliable vehicles, capable of meeting the university's requirements for grounds maintenance, will be well positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate reliability in service can particularly benefit from this multi-year contract. This contract's focus on quality and competitive pricing could lead to sustained business growth through long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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 is inviting Tenders to appoint a company to provide on a four (4) year lease agreement basis (2 years+2years suitable equipment for all year- round usage, seasonal grass cutting, seasonal leaf collection, snow clearance and salt gritting, as appropriate for the equipment. Type1 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front end loader, Bucket, Pallet forks and Grab, 2 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Floatation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration, Loader to have counter- weight and be capable of lifting greater than 1.5 tonne and with a quick hitch. Mainly used for loading skips, gritters , could be used for mowing grass. Type 2 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front Linkage System, 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, 1x D/A spool valves and return pipe on the front; Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and with a quick hitch. Has snow plough, gritter and trailer. Collection of leaves and mowing grass. Type 3 Tractor - 1 x 4wd Tractor (52hp), 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, IQ gear box or equivalent, RFL & Registration and a minimum lift capacity on 'ball end' 1200kg. Mainly gritting , mowing and trailer work. Collection of leaves. 1 x Ride on Mower (26hp), 54" cutting deck, High tip grass collection system, Operator roll over protection, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration. Mainly used for seasonal mowing 1 x Rigid Deck Roller Mower, 2.4m Cutting Width, Power required 40hp, cutting height range 10-100mm, Cutting spindles 4off and Work-rate at 12mph - 9.8 acres/hr. Mainly used for seasonal mowing. 1 x Zero Turn Ride on Mower (26hp), 60" cutting width, Operator roll over protection, Rear discharge deck, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and Independent suspension to be fitted. Mainly used for seasonal mowing 3 x RTV: 2wd / 4wd Utility Vehicles, 400cc, 2- person capacity, Road tyres, Adjustable load bed, Front & Rear hitch, Glass windscreen (front and rear) and metal roof, Cab must have lockable doors, Windshield wipers, Radios and heaters for cab, Beacons, RFL & Registration, and Capable of carrying Meyer Salt Spreader. Model No: LPV3 KERLPLUS Low Profile. All small work, with trailer and gritters used.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a company to provide on a four (4) year lease agreement basis (2 years+2years) the following agricultural equipment. Type1 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front end loader, Bucket, Pallet forks and Grab, 2 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Floatation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration, Loader to have counter- weight and be capable of lifting greater than 1.5 tonne and with a quick hitch. Mainly used for loading skips, gritters , could be used for mowing grass. Type 2 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front Linkage System, 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, 1x D/A spool valves and return pipe on the front; Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and with a quick hitch. Has snow plough, gritter and trailer. Collection of leaves and mowing grass. Type 3 Tractor - 1 x 4wd Tractor (52hp), 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, IQ gear box or equivalent, RFL & Registration and a minimum lift capacity on 'ball end' 1200kg. Mainly gritting , mowing and trailer work. Collection of leaves. 1 x Ride on Mower (26hp), 54" cutting deck, High tip grass collection system, Operator roll over protection, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration. Mainly used for seasonal mowing 1 x Rigid Deck Roller Mower, 2.4m Cutting Width, Power required 40hp, cutting height range 10-100mm, Cutting spindles 4off and Work-rate at 12mph - 9.8 acres/hr. Mainly used for seasonal mowing. 1 x Zero Turn Ride on Mower (26hp), 60" cutting width, Operator roll over protection, Rear discharge deck, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and Independent suspension to be fitted. Mainly used for seasonal mowing 3 x RTV: 2wd / 4wd Utility Vehicles, 400cc, 2- person capacity, Road tyres, Adjustable load bed, Front & Rear hitch, Glass windscreen (front and rear) and metal roof, Cab must have lockable doors, Windshield wipers, Radios and heaters for cab, Beacons, RFL & Registration, and Capable of carrying Meyer Salt Spreader. Model No: LPV3 KERLPLUS Low Profile. All small work, with trailer and gritters used.

Renewal: 4 -year contract on the basis of 2 years +2 years .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c978
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026127-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

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

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
3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
4 years time

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KEELE UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND BUSINESS PARK
Contact Name
Debbie Cramphorn, Deborah Cramphorn
Contact Email
d.a.cramphorn@keele.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1782734967

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 5NH
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), TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F.R. SHARROCK

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