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Purchase of Mower Equipment

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the supply of mower equipment has been concluded by The Open University, a public authority under the sub-central government category, located in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement, under the title "Purchase of Mower Equipment," involved the acquisition of the Trimax Snake 400 S3 Mower to be attached to a tractor. This process was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, following UKPGA legislation 2023/54, and culminated in the award stage on 20 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Tallis Amos Group Ltd on 17 November 2025, with the active contract period being 1 January 2026. The industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically mowers, and the delivery location is within the UKJ12 region.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs functioning within the agricultural machinery sector, like Tallis Amos Group Ltd, to expand their market presence by partnering with educational institutions. Businesses specialising in the supply of equipment for landscape and grounds maintenance will find such direct and below threshold procurements particularly favourable, as they allow for streamlined processes without competitive tendering. Collaborations of this nature not only facilitate business growth but also strengthen relationships with governmental organisations, enhancing the supplier's portfolio and credibility in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Mower Equipment

Notice Description

Trimax Snake 400 S3 Mower to be attached to Tractor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067011
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025639-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2026 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TALLIS AMOS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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