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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has recently completed a procurement process for the award of a mini-competition titled "Award of Mini Competition for the Supply of 40 Self-Propelled Pedestrian Mowers." This procurement falls under the goods category and is part of the Grounds Maintenance Equipment Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 4 (Ref: 09-18). The contract was signed on 10th June 2021, with a total value of £253,000, and the mowers are to be delivered to Edinburgh, UK. The Council operates as a regional authority and has engaged in an open procedure to facilitate this procurement, which is now in the contract award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance equipment, particularly those that can supply self-propelled pedestrian mowers. Companies that are well-suited to compete for such contracts include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the machinery supply sector. With all bids being submitted electronically and a competitive environment evident from three bids received, there is scope for well-prepared businesses to engage with local authorities in future similar contracts, fostering growth and profitability in this niche industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Mini Competition for the Supply of 40 Self-Propelled Pedestrian Mowers

Notice Description

A mini-competition was carried out utilising Grounds Maintenance Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 4 Ref: 09-18, Contracting Authority: Scotland Excel.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A mini-competition was carried out utilising the Scotland Excel Grounds Maintenance Equipment Framework Agreement - Lot 4 Ref: 09-18 in June 2020, following clarifications and equipment testing an Award is now being issued for the required equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000658863
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419667
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

16311000 - Lawnmowers

16311100 - Lawn, park or sports-ground mowers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRASER C ROBB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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