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Groundcare Equipment

Lancaster City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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20 Jan 2026 at 14:01

Award Notice
Award

10 Nov 2023 at 15:41

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

01 Sep 2023 at 16:44

Tender Notice
Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 10:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster City Council has completed a public procurement process for the supply of groundcare equipment, specifically mowers, under the title "Groundcare Equipment". This procurement, conducted through a selective method under a restricted procedure, covered the acquisition of goods within the industry category of grounds-maintenance equipment. It was held in the North West region of the United Kingdom (UKD), with electronic auctions being utilised as part of the process. The award phase concluded with contracts signed on 19th January 2026, signifying the completion of the tendering phase.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance and landscaping sectors. Companies involved in the production or supply of mowers and related equipment would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach within public sector procurement. The process favoured suppliers that could deliver high-quality products with a focus on cost-effectiveness and social value, suggesting that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong competitive edge in these areas are well-placed to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Groundcare Equipment

Notice Description

Supply of Groundcare equipment (mowers)

Lot Information

Ride on Deck Mower

Supply of Ride on Mid Deck Mower

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Zero Turn Mower

Supply of Zero Turn Mower

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 3 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Rotary Mid-deck Mowers

Supply of Ride on out front mower

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 4 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Flail Mid-deck Mowers

Supply of triple deck flail mower

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 5 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Zero-turn Mowers

Supply of towed gang mower

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 6 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Out-front Rotary Mowers

Supply of Tractor mower

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 7 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Triple Flail Mowers

Lot 7 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on triple flail mowers.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 8 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Wide Area Rotary Mowers

Lot 8 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on wide area rotary mowers.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 9 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Slope/Embankment Mower

Lot 9 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of slope/embankment mower.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 10 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Agricultural Tractors

Lot 10 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of agricultural tractors.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 11 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Utility Tractors

Lot 11 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of utility tractors.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 12 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Flatbed Trailers

Lot 12 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of flatbed trailers.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 13 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Electric Tipping Trailers

Lot 13 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of electric tipping trailers.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 14 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Blowers/Vacuums

Lot 14 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of blowers/vacuums.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 15 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Powered and Non-Powered Saws

Lot 15 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of powered and non-powered saws.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 16 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Chippers/Shredders

Lot 16 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of chippers/shredders

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 17 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Strimmers

Lot 17 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of strimmers.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 18 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Hedge Cutters/Trimmers/Pruners

Lot 18 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of hedge cutters/trimmers/pruners.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 19 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Groundscare Utility Vehicles

Lot 19 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of groundscare utility vehicles.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Lot 20 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Associated Groundscare Equipment/Tools and/or Miscellaneous Items

Lot 20 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of associated groundscare equipment/tools and/or miscellaneous items.

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004853-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

CPV Codes

16311000 - Lawnmowers

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,389,528 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2023 - 5 Oct 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Lancaster City Council
Additional Buyers

YPO

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 1PJ
Postcode Area
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Balmers GM

Chippindale Plant Ltd

F.R. Sharrock Ltd

F.R. Sharrocks Ltd

FR Sharrock Ltd

FR Sharrocks Ltd

GAP Group Ltd

GGM Group Ltd

Gibson Garden Machinery Ltd T/A GGM Groundscare

Mitchell Diesel Ltd T/A Turner Groundscare

Multevo Ltd

RD Mechanical Services

RFS (Ripon) Ltd

Reesink

Reesink UK Ltd

Sunbelt Rentals Ltd

Further Information

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