Award

Purchase of 2 Ride on Lawn Mowers

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Award

04 Mar 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of 2 ride-on lawn mowers intended for environmental use. This public procurement, under the industry category of specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, was conducted through a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded on 27th February 2025, with an overall gross value of £106,875. The procurement stages have now moved to the award and contract phase, with the contract period scheduled to start on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2030. The procurement covers regions across most of the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for suppliers specialising in agricultural or forestry machinery. Businesses in these sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as George Browns, the awarded supplier, can find substantial growth through public contracts. By securing such government contracts, suppliers can enhance their market presence and establish long-term partnerships with public authorities like Thurrock Council. This specific procurement, by involving a direct and simplified process, offers a streamlined path for qualified suppliers to gain government business and expand their operational scope across the UK.

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Notice Title

Purchase of 2 Ride on Lawn Mowers

Notice Description

Purchase of 2 ride on lawn mowers for Environment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e93b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007787-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,062 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Beverley Locke
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE BROWNS

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