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EPP0061 Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Services Framework

Braintree District Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2026 at 19:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Nov 2025 at 19:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2025 at 12:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

16 Sep 2025 at 14:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 19:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council has completed the procurement process for the "EPP0061 Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Services Framework" with the award date specified as 13 February 2026. The framework, which covers grounds-maintenance equipment, is open for use by various UK contracting authorities and runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029. The open procedure facilitated the entry of multiple suppliers, such as Ernest Doe & Sons Limited, P Tuckwell Limited, Reesink UK Ltd, and Wildwood Machinery Limited. Framework agreements require further competition for call-off contracts, enticing contracting authorities to apply their own quality criteria and weightings. This procurement process, categorized under goods, provides comprehensive services like delivery, parts, service, repairs, maintenance, and end-of-life management.

This framework opens numerous avenues for business growth predominantly in the grounds-maintenance equipment industry. Large enterprises and SMEs alike are encouraged to participate through mini-competitions, enhancing opportunities for diversification and expanded reach. Given the emphasis on equipment quality, environmental considerations, and social value, businesses with a focus on innovation and sustainable practices stand to excel. Additionally, the framework's inclusion of diverse contracting authorities extends potential for engagement across educational establishments, local government entities, and emergency services, increasing market exposure and fostering long-term business relationships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0061 Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Services Framework

Notice Description

National framework for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Equipment (including delivery, parts, service, repairs, maintenance and end of life). This is a closed framework running from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029. The Framework is open for use by all Contracting Authorities as defined at Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. Contracting Authorities will not be permitted to Direct Award under this framework and must conduct a further competition to call-off their individual requirements. Contracts are not exclusive; therefore, award to more than one supplier is permitted. A breakdown of the specific Quality criteria used for the framework can be found in the Contract Award Notice. However, Contracting Authorities may apply weightings that meet their needs for call-off contracts. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004739463

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are to read the PME document in the document area and respond to the questionnaire at the end of the document. Suppliers may email a copy of the completed questionnaire to lili.roqueta@essex.gov.uk, as well as submitting it via Delta The deadline to submit completed questionnaires is 5pm, Friday 1 August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055986
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013650-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Braintree District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Ernest Doe & Sons Limited

P Tuckwell Limited

Reesink UK Ltd

Wildwood Machinery Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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