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title: "Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment - RFQ 15181721"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment - RFQ 15181721

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94d1d68d-d797-4769-a524-4a4187c6af3f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council, which is seeking to establish a framework contract for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment through an open tender. The contract, titled "Purchase of Grounds Maintenance Equipment - RFQ 15181721," is valued at £650,000. It encompasses fourteen lots and is classified under the CPV code for grounds-maintenance equipment. The tender period ended on 28th November 2017, while the contracted period is set to run from 1st March 2018 to 28th February 2020, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The delivery addresses are located in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds maintenance equipment or related services. Companies that focus on the manufacturing, supply, or maintenance of such equipment would be well-positioned to compete. Given the open procurement method, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in the bidding process, potentially allowing them to establish long-term contracts with a reputable public authority like Lancashire County Council, thus facilitating growth and market expansion.

## Notice

Purchase of Grounds Maintenance equipment framework contract across fourteen lots. Additional information: Please note: There is an option to extend this contract for a further two years from expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89828069-150d-40d9-98d0-b2c4d15410b5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 0LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BALMERS GM; DICK LEIGH CHAINSAW SPECIALIST; F R SHARROCK; GIBSONS GARDEN MACHINERY LTD (T/A GGM; SEDDON PLANT & ENGINEERS; STUART TAYLORS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 11:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89828069-150d-40d9-98d0-b2c4d15410b5
- 27 Oct 2017 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c344fdf5-070e-4b81-a9aa-8d4206107afb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89828069-150d-40d9-98d0-b2c4d15410b5
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c344fdf5-070e-4b81-a9aa-8d4206107afb
  27th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
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