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title: "Supply of Pedestrian Flail and Brush-cutter mowers - AWARD"
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# Supply of Pedestrian Flail and Brush-cutter mowers - AWARD

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35127ac6-ab15-4692-9015-8a327999c51e

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## Summary

Ipswich Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the supply of a pedestrian flail and a brush-cutter mower. The tender, categorised under the industry of mowers and horticultural products, saw its award phase completed. The procurement followed an open procedure and was classified as a goods procurement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 12th January 2024, and the contract period running from 22nd January 2024 to 29th January 2024. The contract was awarded on 19th January 2024 to Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd, valued at £13,938, with the official notice published on 5th March 2025. The items will be delivered to the East of England, specifically to the IP1 2DE postcode in Suffolk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in horticultural equipment. Such businesses can leverage the procurement to establish or enhance their relationships with local government buyers, enhancing their market reputation. Companies experienced in supplying quality mowers and horticultural machinery would find this an apt opportunity to expand their influence and market share within the public sector, particularly in local government procurement. The open procedure and SME suitability indicate a diverse range of businesses could successfully compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Parks and Cemeteries are seeking to procure X1 pedestrian flail and X1 brush-cutter mower.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb0e51c-9c4e-467b-b8e6-6f6cae3c8e45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 29 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,938 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNEST DOE & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb0e51c-9c4e-467b-b8e6-6f6cae3c8e45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb0e51c-9c4e-467b-b8e6-6f6cae3c8e45
  5th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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