--- title: "NEPO and TPPL Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED TRADING AS THE NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION" published: "2018-05-24" --- # NEPO and TPPL Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Framework Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED TRADING AS THE NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-20e498aa-47b9-4f10-a117-8d7eafc173db.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils Limited, operating as the North East Procurement Organisation, is inviting tenders for the "NEPO and TPPL Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant Framework." This procurement falls under the goods category, focusing on grounds maintenance equipment. The tender is currently in the active phase and will remain open until 18 June 2018. The contract will commence on 3 September 2018 and is scheduled to last for four years, concluding on 2 September 2022. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure above threshold, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate and contribute to this significant supply agreement. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying grounds maintenance equipment. Companies that specialise in providing equipment for landscaping, horticulture, or large-scale gardening would find this tender particularly relevant. The framework agreement is expected to be utilised not only by the NEPO but also by all Local Authorities and contracting authorities across the United Kingdom, thus broadening the market scope and potential for business expansion within this niche. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage with this tender, further enhancing their growth potential in a competitive field. ## Notice The Association of North East Councils Limited trading as the North East Procurement Organisation is inviting tenders for organisations to participate in a 48 month Agreement for the supply of Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Plant on a purchase basis. The Agreement will be used by NEPO, and may also be used by all Local Authorities and other contracting authorities located in the United Kingdom. The Agreement will be available to all current and future members of the Procurement Partnership Limited's (TPPL) buying club. A list of TPPL members can be obtained from http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/. The Agreement is also available to all members and associate members of the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO). A list of members of NEPO is available here https://www.nepo.org/about and a full list of associate members is available here http://nepo.org/associate-membership/list ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7c1e04-7064-49f4-ab82-afb8073ed0b7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 2 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED TRADING AS THE NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 3AF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment ## Release History - 24 May 2018 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7c1e04-7064-49f4-ab82-afb8073ed0b7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd7c1e04-7064-49f4-ab82-afb8073ed0b7 24th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=316560663 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://nepo.org/associate-membership/list - http://www.tppl.co.uk/about-us/our-members/ - https://www.nepo.org/about ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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