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title: "Utility vehicles under NEPO214 Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Equipment (Lot 1) via TPPL"
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# Utility vehicles under NEPO214 Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Equipment (Lot 1) via TPPL

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e50bf42-def0-465e-9535-9187c224e1e5

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## Summary

The Southend-on-sea Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for purchasing 2x Kawasaki Mule Pro DX Diesel Utility Vehicles under the NEPO214 Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Equipment framework. The contract, with a total value of £36,386.90 GBP, was awarded to ERNEST DOE & SONS LIMITED. The tender had a selective procurement method and was a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from May 27, 2024, to June 26, 2025. The tender was open till May 2, 2024, and the delivery address is in Southend-on-Sea with postal code SS2 6ER.

This procurement opportunity for utility vehicles under a framework agreement can be beneficial for SMEs looking to expand their business in the utility vehicles sector. Businesses providing utility vehicle services or manufacturers in the grounds maintenance industry could find this tender suitable for competitive participation. Interested parties can explore potential partnerships or subcontracting opportunities to engage with the Southend-on-Sea City Council for future projects under similar frameworks. The procurement mainly focuses on the goods category, and it emphasises the importance of quality and efficient utility vehicles in supporting the city's maintenance operations.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking to purchase 2x Kawasaki Mule Pro DX Diesel Utility Vehicles to replace two Kawasaki Mule Pro DXT utility vehicles that were stolen. The process has been conducted by TPPL under the North East Procurement Organisation - NEPO214 Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Equipment framework, Lot 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2216068-4263-4169-b39f-e7a987067fd1 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2024 - 26 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,386 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,386 |
| 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 | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6EN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144700 - Utility vehicles

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2024 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2216068-4263-4169-b39f-e7a987067fd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2216068-4263-4169-b39f-e7a987067fd1
  20th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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