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Supply of x2 Amazone Propelled Mowers

DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2025 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Dacorum Borough Council for the supply of two Amazone Profihopper 1250 self-propelled mowers for their Grounds Maintenance Team. This contract falls under the goods category, specifically lawnmowers, with procurement proceeding through a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition. The tender was associated with a legal basis set out in the UKPGA 2023/54. The contract was awarded to Ernest Doe & Sons Limited, a large supplier based in Essex. The procurement process has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract being signed and active from 10th September 2025 to 10th October 2025. The primary location for delivery is in the UKH2 region in the United Kingdom.

This tender is an excellent opportunity for businesses dealing in grounds maintenance equipment, particularly those specializing in lawnmowers and other gardening machinery. Companies experienced in providing goods to public authorities, especially sub-central government entities, could find similar tenders promising for business growth. The direct procurement method highlights opportunities for suppliers who can offer competitive solutions without necessitating extensive competitive bidding. Well-established companies with robust delivery and installation capabilities will be well-suited to meet the demands of this contract type, creating pathways for future contracts with government bodies.

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Notice Title

Supply of x2 Amazone Propelled Mowers

Notice Description

Supply of 2 Amazone Profihopper 1250 Self propelled mowers for the Grounds Maintenance Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0597bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055469-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16311000 - Lawnmowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Sep 2025 - 10 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@dacorum.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNEST DOE & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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