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title: "Y23057 - Plant Machinery, Grounds Maintenance and Site Equipment and Handheld Tools"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)"
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# Y23057 - Plant Machinery, Grounds Maintenance and Site Equipment and Handheld Tools

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a723daf-e43e-4757-af96-68b541324ac0

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## Summary

The Kent County Council (T/A Procurement Services) has initiated a tender process with the title "Y23057 - Plant Machinery, Grounds Maintenance and Site Equipment and Handheld Tools" in the goods category. This framework agreement aims to cover the purchase and contract hire of various equipment and tools, divided into six lots. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 27th October 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024, offering a significant business opportunity worth £500 million GBP.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the grounds maintenance equipment industry to compete for contracts with the Kent County Council. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability indicated for them. Businesses located in the UK and various other regions worldwide can take part in this procurement process, fostering growth opportunities and potential long-term partnerships.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement covers the purchase and contract hire of grounds maintenance and plant equipment, handheld tools and site accommodation and equipment and will be split into six (6) LOTs; LOT 1 - Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment LOT 2 - Purchase of Plant Machinery and Equipment LOT 3 - Purchase of Plant Vehicle Attachments LOT 4 - Purchase of Site Accommodation and Equipment LOT 5 - Purchase of Handheld Tools LOT 6 - Contract Hire of all items in LOTs 1-5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ec3ff8-b14b-4ab9-99d3-68da565b77cc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL (T/A PROCUREMENT SERVICES) |
| Locality | WEST MALLING |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME19 4YT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent |
| Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling |
| Electoral ward | Kings Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ec3ff8-b14b-4ab9-99d3-68da565b77cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ec3ff8-b14b-4ab9-99d3-68da565b77cc
  18th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Grounds-maintenance-equipment./FJ2W667Z3A
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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