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AT1212 Luton Council Ground Maintenance Equipment , Plant and Associated Products (Supply Only & Aftersales) Meet the Buyer Event Invitation

LUTON COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jan 2026 at 16:48

Tender

09 Nov 2023 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated an open procurement process for the supply of ground maintenance equipment, plant, and associated products, including aftersales services. The procurement falls under the goods category and adheres to the CPV classification for grounds-maintenance equipment. This tender, titled "AT1212 Luton Council Ground Maintenance Equipment, Plant and Associated Products (Supply Only & Aftersales)," is managed through an open procedure and closed after the tender period ended on 11th December 2023. The contract period for the supply starts on 1st February 2024 and ends on 31st January 2025. Being a regional authority, Luton Council aims to enhance the maintenance of its green spaces to benefit the broader community of Luton.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and distributing ground maintenance equipment, particularly those capable of providing robust aftersales support. Firms that specialise in eco-friendly, innovative solutions that align with the council's vision of reducing carbon emissions and improving service efficiency stand to benefit. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger corporations alike, offering competitive pricing and high-quality goods, are well-positioned to compete for this procurement contract. The total value of the goods is estimated at £300,000, opening up substantial growth avenues for both local businesses and those operating across the UK.

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Notice Title

AT1212 Luton Council Ground Maintenance Equipment , Plant and Associated Products (Supply Only & Aftersales) Meet the Buyer Event Invitation

Notice Description

It is expected that the supply of machinery will be within 6 months and after sale 12 months to 24 months subject to competitiveness of the prices offered compared to current arrangement until a consolidated aftersales tender can be arranged

Lot Information

Lot 1

It is expected that the supply of machinery will be within 6 months and after sale 12 months to 24 months subject to competitiveness of the prices offered compared to current arrangement until a consolidated aftersales tender can be arranged

Options: Extensions available: 2 x 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-041713
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002423-2026
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
Large, 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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£496,239 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Serena Lee
Contact Email
serena.lee@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7543300241

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
TLH21 Luton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ERNEST DOE AND SONS

GEORGE BROWNS

RESINK

RT MACHINERY

TUCKWELL

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