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title: "Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers"
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# Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02b20958-928e-429a-9ca8-4b18599665c0

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## Summary

The Defra Group has completed a procurement process under the NEPO Framework for the purchase of 80 ride-on mowers and an array of attachments, aimed at replacing its current ageing fleet. The contract, valued at up to £15 million with no guaranteed spend, was awarded to Lister Wilder on 7th November 2024 and runs from 18th November 2024 to 17th November 2028. This tender falls under the industry category of mowers (CPV 16310000) and grounds maintenance services (CPV 77314000), targeting delivery locations within the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The procurement method used was selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in grounds maintenance equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide robust ride-on mowers with specific horsepower and weight requirements would be well-suited for similar tenders. The contract spans four years, allowing participating businesses to forge long-term relationships with the Defra Group and potentially explore further collaborations within the public sector.

## Notice

Defra Group conducted a competitive tender under the NEPO Framework to source a supplier for 80 ride on mowers and a range of attachments, replacing the current ageing fleet to support the ongoing operation of the business. Group 1 - Cut and Collect Embankment Cutter. It will have a mid-mounted rotary deck, minimum engine power 25+hp, with preferable 4-wheeldrive (not a requirement). Must have hydraulically operated high or low tip collection system with a minimum 500 litre capacity. This group must be towable by road going trailer, using commercial vehicles. The combined gross weight of trailer and load must be below 3500kg. This must include mower, attachments, and full tank of fuel. Group 2 - Small Embankment Cutters. It will have a diesel engine of between 50hp and 75hp. Tractor unit only to be no more than 3500kg gross vehicle weight, minimum 60 litre fuel tank and have a minimum front lifting capacity of 1200 kg and a rear lifting capacity of 1200kg. This group must be towable by road going trailer, using commercial vehicles, below 3500kg maximum permissible weight. This must include mower, attachments, and full tank of fuel. Group 3 - Medium Embankment Cutters. It will have a diesel engine of between 65 and 95hp. Tractor unit (without attachments) only to be no more than 3500kg gross vehicle weight, minimum 70 litre fuel tank and have a minimum front lifting capacity of 1200 kg and a rear lifting capacity of 1200kg. Group 4 - Large Embankment Cutters. It will have a diesel engine of between 80-130hp. Tractor unit (without attachments) only to be no more than 3500kg gross vehicle weight, minimum 90 litre fuel tank and have a minimum front lifting capacity of 1200kg and a rear lifting capacity of 1200kg. The contract value is up to PS15 million, with no guaranteed spend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafb478f-b868-4e0c-a8cb-9cdae609c878 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LISTER WILDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment
- 77314000 - Grounds maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafb478f-b868-4e0c-a8cb-9cdae609c878

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bafb478f-b868-4e0c-a8cb-9cdae609c878
  20th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62780879-3a4d-49f7-981a-ced5304c660b
  G53 Mowers Contract_Redacted

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