--- title: "Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KEELE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-07-19" --- # Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services Buyer: KEELE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9bfb1c6-c05b-4773-8617-b82c040e41bf.json) ## Summary Keele University is seeking tenders for a lease agreement related to the supply and delivery of tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles for grounds services. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically described in the CPV classification as "Tractors". The total estimated value of the contract is £200,000, excluding VAT, with a contract period commencing from 4th October 2021 until 31st March 2026. The tender process is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 23rd August 2021. All equipment must be delivered to Keele University, located in Staffordshire, by 31st March 2022, as part of the four-year lease agreement that will be assessed based on technical quality and commercial price. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capacity to provide reliable and efficient grounds maintenance vehicles. Businesses offering robust, cost-effective solutions suitable for year-round usage, including seasonal operations like grass cutting and snow clearance, would be well-suited to compete. Vendors capable of ensuring high-quality service and maintenance for the supplied equipment throughout the lease period may find this tender an excellent avenue for growth and long-term partnerships with Keele University. ## 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). Additional information: This is an open tender procedure. The ITT and full specification and supporting documents can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system Intend portal. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home Delivery Notes It is a requirement that all of the vehicles for the first 2-year period will be delivered to the campus (Keele University) by the 31st March 2022, before the existing lease arrangements expires. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f9c10-b297-4dfb-a628-f5c662aebe0b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery ### Codes - 16700000 - Tractors ## Release History - 19 Jul 2021 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f9c10-b297-4dfb-a628-f5c662aebe0b - 19 Jul 2021 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f9c10-b297-4dfb-a628-f5c662aebe0b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067f9c10-b297-4dfb-a628-f5c662aebe0b 19th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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