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The Provision of Ride-On Mowers

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Dec 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Provision of Ride-On Mowers," managed by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, involved the purchase of four ride-on mowers categorised under grounds-maintenance equipment (CPV code 43325100). The contract, awarded to Balmers GM Ltd on 1st December 2025, marks the completion of the procurement process. This limited procurement method was executed without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the YPO Framework Agreement 1192. The mowers will be delivered to Barnsley, located in the UKE31 region. The total contract value stands at £150,000.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of grounds-maintenance equipment, especially those that specialise in ride-on mowers. Companies with experience in supplying machinery within local authorities would find this contract particularly appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering quality products at competitive prices, as evaluated by a 70/30 quality-to-price award criteria, are well-suited to participate in future similar tenders. Participation in such frameworks can enhance a business's visibility and reputation in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Ride-On Mowers

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply of 4 x Ride on Mowers to replace machines that have reached the optimum age point in their lives and are no longer meeting the requirements of the Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the supply of 4 x Ride on Mowers to replace machines that have reached the optimum age point in their lives and are no longer meeting the requirements of the Service.

Procurement Information

This procurement was conducted as a further competition via YPO Framework Agreement 1192 - Groundscare Machinery, Equipment & Tools (Lot6)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fbc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085490-2025
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natalie Taylor
Contact Email
natalietaylor@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALMERS GM

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