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title: "Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services - AWARD"
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# Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services - AWARD

Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-895e5a2d-702f-4dda-9ed0-438b98903a45

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## Summary

The contracting process pertains to Keele University, which is based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom. The title of this tender is "Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services - AWARD." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically involving tractors. The tender was awarded on 18th October 2021, following an open procurement method, with a total estimated contract value of £222,000, effective from 25th October 2021 to 31st March 2026. The tender evaluation process included a selection stage and an award stage, where suppliers were assessed based on both technical quality and commercial price criteria.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision and maintenance of groundskeeping equipment, particularly for those that can offer reliable and robust tractors and utility vehicles suitable for various seasonal tasks. Suppliers that focus on durable, easy-to-use products will be well positioned to compete, as the university requires new equipment every two years during the four-year lease period. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender accessible, given that it is open to a range of suppliers capable of meeting the specified requirements.

## Notice

Tenders are invited to supply, delivery and maintain on a four (4) year lease agreement (2year + 2year) Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for the Grounds Services. The Grounds Team are responsible for the maintenance of all the grassed areas including the Sports Fields, the Woodlands and the formal Parks. The University needs equipment that is reliable, robust, proven, easy-to-use and not over-specified. Suitable for all year- round usage, seasonal grass cutting, seasonal leaf collection, snow clearance and salt gritting, as appropriate for the equipment. The following equipment: 3 x Tractors 1 x Ride on Mower 1 x Rigid Deck Roller Mower 1 x Zero Turn Ride on Mower 3 x RTV- 2wd/4wd Utility Vehicles. All equipment must be new at the start of each 2- year period. Suppliers must be able to provide all items specified as the tender is not split into lots. Equipment is required to be replaced every 24 months with replacement new for like-for-like (or better) and this is costed as an inclusive price. The estimated total value of the contract is PS200,000 excluding VAT. The tender evaluation is divided into two stages - the Selection Stage Evaluation and the Award Stage Evaluation. All tenders received will be assessed on a pass / fail basis to ensure Tenderers meet minimum levels of suitability. The University shall identify the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) . The maximum score available is 1000 marks, divided into 600 marks for Technical (Quality) and 400 marks for Commercial (Price).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed79a08-2806-41cf-b003-4ec3d45c279c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,000 |
| 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 | KEELE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | F. R. SHARROCK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16700000 - Tractors

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed79a08-2806-41cf-b003-4ec3d45c279c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ed79a08-2806-41cf-b003-4ec3d45c279c
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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