Notice Information
Notice Title
Grounds Maintenance Equipment 2025
Notice Description
Source and procure grounds maintenance equipment Gentoo Group has identified a requirement to replace some of our grounds maintenance equipment which has reached the end of it's lifespan. We currently have no formal agreement in place, due to the spend levels and risks involved - a formal procurement was required. The tender was initiated to replace outdated equipment that no longer met operational or safety standards. A significant budget was allocated to ensure the acquisition of reliable, efficient, and fit-for-purpose machinery. The TPPL Grounds Maintenance Framework was selected as the procurement route due to its access to multiple pre-approved suppliers and its ability to streamline the process.
Lot Information
Lot 1
Gentoo Group has identified a requirement to replace some of our grounds maintenance equipment which has reached the end of it's lifespan. We currently have no formal agreement in place, due to the spend levels and risks involved - a formal procurement was required. The tender was initiated to replace outdated equipment that no longer met operational or safety standards. A significant budget was allocated to ensure the acquisition of reliable, efficient, and fit-for-purpose machinery. The TPPL Grounds Maintenance Framework was selected as the procurement route due to its access to multiple pre-approved suppliers and its ability to streamline the process. Additional information: n/a
Procurement Information
Gentoo Group has utilised the TPPL Grounds Maintenance Framework to procure essential grounds maintenance equipment following a structured and transparent procurement process. This approach was selected to ensure compliance, value for money, and operational suitability. Initially, Gentoo undertook an Expressions of Interest (EOI) exercise to gauge market capability and supplier engagement. This step allowed us to identify suitable suppliers and equipment options aligned with our operational requirements. Following the EOI, we conducted vehicle testing and trials to assess the performance, reliability, and suitability of the equipment in real-world conditions. This hands-on evaluation was critical in ensuring that the selected equipment would meet the demands of our grounds maintenance teams and deliver long-term value. Upon completion of the trials, Gentoo proceeded with a Direct Award via the TPPL Grounds Maintenance Framework.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dd5f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072288-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Limited
- Procurement Method Details
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
16 - Agricultural machinery
-
- CPV Codes
16000000 - Agricultural machinery
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £158,171 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 10 Nov 20253 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 7 Nov 20253 months ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- GENTOO GROUP
- Contact Name
- Neil Dixon
- Contact Email
- 067389@logon.tothedomain.com
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- SUNDERLAND
- Postcode
- SR3 3XR
- Post Town
- Sunderland
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLC North East (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLC44 Sunderland
- Delivery Location
- TLC23 Sunderland
-
- Local Authority
- Sunderland
- Electoral Ward
- Doxford
- Westminster Constituency
- Houghton and Sunderland South
Further Information
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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