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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by North Ayrshire Council, identified under the tender reference NAC/MC/5168, has reached the award stage as of 20 January 2026. The contract involves the supply and delivery of up to eight ride-on mowers to North Ayrshire, categorised under the goods industry. The procurement method was an open procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent bidding process, with bids submitted electronically by 14 January 2026. The council's main location for this procurement is Irvine, specifically Cunninghame House. The contract has been awarded to HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING) LTD, and was part of the Scotland Excel Grounds and Equipment Framework (15-22).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs, particularly those experienced in the manufacturing or supply of ride-on mowers and related training services. With a contract value of £193,500, businesses in the agricultural machinery and equipment industry stand to gain by providing essential goods and training, promoting growth within the local supplier community. Additionally, the inclusion of operator and mechanic training in the contract scope presents further business prospects for companies specialising in such services. The successful supplier, Hamilton Bros., exemplifies the potential for SMEs to thrive in this procurement landscape, providing an exemplary case study for similar businesses seeking to expand through public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NAC/MC/5168 Supply and Delivery of Ride-on Mowers

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver up to 8 ride-on mowers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council require a qualified and experienced supplier to supply and deliver up to 8 ride-on mowers as part of the Councils vehicle replacement program. The successful supplier will also provide operator and mechanic training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547637
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£193,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20267 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
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING) LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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