Tender

WHC - Supply of mowers

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

07 May 2026 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply of various mowers to its Leisure Contractor in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. The procurement, titled "WHC - Supply of mowers", falls under the industry category of mowers and lawnmowers, and it encompasses a variety of advanced machinery with features such as hydrostatic steering and LED road lighting kits. This open procedure, valued at £200,000, has a tender submission deadline on 12th June 2026, with an award decision expected by 16th July 2026. The successful contract will commence on 3rd August 2026 and finish by 3rd October 2026, providing a strategic opportunity for suppliers in the horticultural machinery sector.

This tender offers significant business growth potential for firms specialising in garden and landscaping machinery, particularly those who can deliver advanced, durable, and energy-efficient mowing solutions. With an interest in machinery that blends innovation with practical functionality, companies providing mowers equipped with efficient power steering, robust engine performance, and safety features like ROPS protection stands to gain a competitive edge. Additionally, businesses fluent in electronic submission processes via platforms such as Supply Hertfordshire will find themselves well-positioned to step into this opportunity, demonstrating the capability to meet the compliance and quality standards set by a public sector client such as Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council.

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Notice Title

WHC - Supply of mowers

Notice Description

The Council requires the following machinery (or equivalent), delivered to its Leisure Contractor (Greenwich Leisure Limited) at the following address: Panshanger Golf Complex Old Herns Lane Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 2ED 1 x Ransomes MP653 Wide Area Rotary Mower * 65.2hp Kubota Stage V Diesel Engine * 3.3m Overall Cutting Width * 1.52m Front Deck * 2 x Impact Absorbing Wing Decks * Fingertip Joystick Control For Individual Deck Lift / Lower * 1.66m Transport Width * On Demand Weight Transfer System * Q - Amp Steering * 3.8" Display Screen * Permanent 4 W/D in Forward * On Demand 4 W/D in Reverse * Hydrostatic Closed Parellel Loop -Cross Series Suretrac System * Fully Sealed Maintenance Free Rear Axle * ROPS * LED Road Lighting Kit and Beacon * Turf Tyres * 2 Year Warranty 1 x Wessex Pro-Line Gen 2 RMX500 Tri-Deck Roller Mower * 5.0m Cutting Width * 2.3m Transport Width * 1.8m Centre Deck Width * 1.8m Wing Deck Width * 2460 kg Weight * 10 - 100 mm Cutting Heights * 60hp Tractor Required * 20.5 Acres Per Hour * Full Width Rollers with Scrapers * Anti-Scalp Discs * Gold Cut Blades * Independent Float on all Decks * Pro Lift System * LED Lighting with Strobe as Standard * Rotor Baffles Ensure Even Grass Distribution * 54 Grease Points - With Remote Greasing 1 x Iseki SF237 Out Front Rotary Mower * 60" Rear Discharge Cutting Deck * 35HP Stage V Diesel Engine * Rear Tool Carrier * Anti Scalp Wheels * Mulching Kit * Permanent 4WD Drive * Hydrostatic Power Steering * ROPS Protection Frame * Rear Weight Kit * 2 Year Warranty 1 x Wessex CRX320 Trailed Mower * PTO Drive * 3.2 Meter Cutting Width * 2.1 Meter Transport Width * 35HP+ Power Requirement * Height Of Cut Range 10-110MM * 9 Cutting Spindles * Front & Rear Full Length Rollers * Turf Tyres * Belt Driven Decks * Full Width Rollers * 3 Year Warranty 1 x Smithco Sand Star Bunker Rake * Briggs & Stratton Petrol Engine * Fan Rake Attachment * Front Plough * Hydraulic Power Steering * Hydraulic Rear Implement Control * 1 Year Warranty

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06935f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041938-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

16311000 - Lawnmowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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