Tender

RFQ 2025/07 - Low Gravity Lawnmower for Newry Mourne & Down District Council

NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)

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Tender

23 May 2025 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council involves an open tender for the supply of a low gravity lawnmower, intended for the maintenance of historic walled gardens. The lawnmower is to be procured under the title "RFQ 2025/07" and falls under the industry category of "Lawnmowers" (CPV code 16311000). This tender is open to competition and is in the tender stage, with key deadlines such as the enquiry period closing on 3rd June 2025, and the final submission deadline on 6th June 2025. The delivery location is the United Kingdom and the procurement method is classified as "Below threshold - open competition". The contract period is scheduled from 16th June 2025 to 31st July 2025.

This tender represents a considerable opportunity for businesses specializing in the manufacturing or supply of gardening equipment, particularly those with expertise in precision equipment suitable for sensitive environments like historic gardens. Given the competitive nature of the tender and its classification as below threshold, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, providing an excellent chance to not only secure a contract with a public undertaking but also to expand their market presence. The involvement in maintaining sites of international importance could enhance business credibility and pave the way for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

RFQ 2025/07 - Low Gravity Lawnmower for Newry Mourne & Down District Council

Notice Description

RFQ 2025/07 - Low Gravity Lawnmower for Newry Mourne & Down District Council for maintenance in historic walled gardens. Precise control for maintenance around veteran trees and plants of international importance is vital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Description of options - Include enough information to understand the scope of the options and the circumstances in which they could be used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027056-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16311000 - Lawnmowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWRY, MOURNE AND DOWN DISTRICT COUNCIL (NMD)
Contact Name
Timothy Ervine
Contact Email
timothy.ervine@nmandd.org
Contact Phone
03001374000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWRY
Postcode
BT35 8DJ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN08 Newry, Mourne and Down
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newry, Mourne and Down
Electoral Ward
Ballybot
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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