Notice Information
Notice Title
274_26 Grounds Maintenance Machinery
Notice Description
ESPO is a public sector-owned professional buying organisation offering a comprehensive range of procurement services, including access to over 100 free-to-access framework solutions for the wider public sector. We are establishing a framework for the supply of grounds maintenance machinery, including spare parts and maintenance services. The Framework is divided into 9 lots. Please refer to the tender documents for any further details (including further details on each of the lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 04 September 2026. To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 274_26 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen). Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.
Lot Information
Mowers and Associated Equipment
Lot 1 covers the supply of mowers and associated equipment, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws, Blowers, Vacuums and StrimmersLot 2 covers the supply of Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws, Blowers, Vacuums and Strimmers, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Sprayers, Spreaders and Water PumpsLot 3 covers the supply of Sprayers, Spreaders and Water Pumps, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
TractorsLot 4 covers the supply of Tractors, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
TrailersLot 5 covers the supply of Trailers, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Quad Bikes and Utility VehiclesLot 6 covers the supply of Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Woodchippers and ShreddersLot 7 covers the supply of Woodchippers and Shredders, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
RollersLot 8 covers the supply of Rollers, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Plant MachineryLot 9 covers the supply of Plant Machinery, including spare parts and maintenance services.
Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove units to be provided throughout the life of the framework which are in line with the framework scope.
Renewal: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months (under normal circumstances this will either be completed in full or in 12-month periods and is subject to the performance of the framework). The total estimated framework value captured in this notice includes the option to extend the framework as noted above. Note: The overall framework value has been automatically assigned to each lot in this notice as ESPO offers no guarantees or estimates of value that may pass through each individual lot (but the overall usage across all lots is not expected to exceed this overall framework value).
Planning Information
The aims of the engagement are as follows: • To identify potential suppliers in the market; • To obtain feedback on ESPO's proposed procurement methodology; • To determine whether localised Social Value can and/or will be offered provided to framework users; • To determine whether the market is prepared for carbon reduction plans to be included as a condition of participation for the procurement; • To understand the market's capacity to meet the framework requirements; • To determine whether there have been any changes or developments in the market since ESPO last went out to tender; • To identify any potential risks in the market. Engagement is being undertaken via a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire hosted on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). The deadline for responding to the RFI is 17:00 (5pm) on 14 April 2026. Suppliers wishing to participate in the RFI MUST first express an interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for opportunity '274_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Suppliers can access and respond to the RFI questionnaire in the Messages section of the eProcurement Portal (via the Activity dashboard once an expression of interest has been registered). Any questions or clarifications should similarly be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-051d80
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073573-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
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- CPV Codes
16000000 - Agricultural machinery
16310000 - Mowers
34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
34113000 - 4-wheel-drive vehicles
34144700 - Utility vehicles
34144900 - Electric vehicles
34390000 - Tractor accessories
42122130 - Water pumps
42122161 - Cooling-water pumps
42642000 - Machine tools for working wood, bone, cork, hard rubber or hard plastics
43200000 - Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts
43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
43810000 - Woodworking equipment
43830000 - Power tools
77342000 - Hedge trimming
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £23,333,333 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £23,333,333 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 4 Aug 20262 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Sep 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 22 May 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Leicestershire County Council
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LEICESTER
- Postcode
- LE19 1ES
- Postcode Area
- Leicester
- Country
- England
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLF East Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Blaby
- Electoral Ward
- Enderby
- Westminster Constituency
- South Leicestershire
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073573-2026
4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025002-2026
19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024763-2025
22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed): (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 274_26 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
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