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Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for the supply and delivery of grounds vehicles, tractors, and equipment under Lot 4 of the Scotland Excel Framework for Grounds and Plant Equipment. The procurement process, identified as SLC/CE/24/139, involved a mini-competition method restricted to pre-selected suppliers. This procurement, completed on 9 April 2025, falls under the 'General public services' industry category and covers the region of UKM95 in Hamilton, UK. The contract, valued at GBP 283,464, has been signed and awarded to Hamilton Bros. (Engineering) Ltd.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds and plant equipment, particularly those manufacturing ride-on mowers and similar machinery. Companies producing quality and economically advantageous products can benefit from participating in such mini-competitions compliant with framework rules. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand a robust chance, as evidenced by the successful bid from Hamilton Bros. (Engineering) Ltd. Meeting the Council's requirements in quality and price can open doors to future tenders within similar frameworks, enhancing business growth and establishing lasting partnerships with public entities.

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Notice Title

Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council's Grounds Services have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Vehicles under the Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522. The Council required to procure 12 Ride-on Mowers from the following lot on the Scotland Excel Framework: Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment In reviewing the Scotland Excel master schedule, it became clear that the requirement should be procured via Mini Competition. The following mini competition was published: SLC/CE/24/139 - Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment. It can be confirmed that the format of this mini tender was permitted under the Framework rules. The above Call-Off Contract is for a one-off purchase.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement - 12 Kubota F251 out front mowers with 60" rear discharge cutting deck (or equivalent). Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis. The following weightings were used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical): 30% Price (Commercial): 70% South Lanarkshire Council awarded a call-off contract by Mini-Competition under the Scotland Excel Framework per the pre-defined selection procedure under the framework to Hamilton Bros. (Engineering) Limited, as they were the Most Economically Advantageous Tender identified and met the Council's requirements. The call-off contract period is a one-off purchase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796612
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528550
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

16310000 - Mowers

43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£283,464 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528550
    Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment - South Lanarkshire Council's Grounds Services have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Vehicles under the Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522. The Council required to procure 12 Ride-on Mowers from the following lot on the Scotland Excel Framework: Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment In reviewing the Scotland Excel master schedule, it became clear that the requirement should be procured via Mini Competition. The following mini competition was published: SLC/CE/24/139 - Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment. It can be confirmed that the format of this mini tender was permitted under the Framework rules. The above Call-Off Contract is for a one-off purchase.

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