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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CONTRACT HIRE WITH SERVICING & MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MACHINERY"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CHORLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-08"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CONTRACT HIRE WITH SERVICING & MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MACHINERY

Buyer: CHORLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fb95156-332b-47f1-b18c-9e215b4f0c68

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## Summary

Chorley Borough Council is conducting a public procurement process for the contract hire, servicing, and maintenance of grounds maintenance machinery. This tender, titled "Invitation to Tender for Contract Hire with Servicing & Maintenance of Grounds Maintenance Machinery," is part of the Council's initiative in the landscaping industry. It targets the North West region of the United Kingdom and comprises three lots focusing on different types of machinery. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 16th December 2019 and the contract set to commence on 23rd March 2020 and run for five years until 23rd March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in landscaping, machinery rental, and maintenance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in grounds maintenance equipment and machinery will find this opportunity aligns with their offerings, enabling them to expand their market presence by partnering with a local authority seeking reliable services in outdoor maintenance. This head-start in local government contracts can be invaluable for business growth and visibility within the industry.

## Notice

Chorley Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Contract Hire with Servicing and Maintenance of Grounds Maintenance Machinery for a period of 5 years over 3 lots as detailed below: Lot 1: 4 Wheel Drive Ride-on Rotary Mower- (x2) Lot 2: 4 Wheel Drive Ride-on Cylinder Mower- Six Knife (x1) Lot 3: Rotary Gang Mower (x1) This procurement is being conducted via the Chest portal and is open for expressions of interest until 12.00 Noon on 11th December 2019. Completed tenders must be submitted and received via the Chest by no later than 12.00 noon on Monday 16th December 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0630f0e-ab61-46f8-b99c-ff41c1b264b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2020 - 23 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| 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 | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHORLEY |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR7 1DP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALMERS GM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2020 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0630f0e-ab61-46f8-b99c-ff41c1b264b6
- 22 Nov 2019 at 12:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ac1ccd-f89d-46b0-8919-1c2f00eb22cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0630f0e-ab61-46f8-b99c-ff41c1b264b6
  7th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07ac1ccd-f89d-46b0-8919-1c2f00eb22cb
  22nd November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9e5097fd-1e0d-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chorley.gov.uk/

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