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title: "Purchase of Remote Controlled Flail"
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# Purchase of Remote Controlled Flail

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af4b9b09-3209-461d-9ab3-4c16a9ac3495

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Wakefield Council seeking suppliers for the "Purchase of Remote Controlled Flail" to aid in maintaining public rights of way and challenging terrains. This tender, classified under the CPV code "16310000" for mowers and "43325100" for grounds-maintenance equipment, was conducted through an open procedure. The tender was officially awarded on 11th January 2021, following the submission period which closed on 8th October 2020. The contract value was set at £55,000, with a minimum value of £42,590, and the contract is scheduled to run from 12th January 2021 to 11th January 2026. The procurement activities took place in Wakefield, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the grounds maintenance and equipment supply sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in machinery for outdoor maintenance. Suppliers capable of providing remote-controlled equipment suited for challenging environments will find this contract advantageous to pursue, as it allows for a sustained engagement with a local authority over five years while contributing to essential community services.

## Notice

The supply of 1 x Remote Controlled Flail unit. The unit will be used for maintaining public rights of way, highways maintenance among some tasks as well as accessing and maintaining areas that are difficult to access.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ac2790-0d6f-4d5d-b56a-51a857732911 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2021 - 11 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,590 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUSSELLS ( KIRBYMOORSIDE LTD ) T/A RUSSELLLS GROUNDCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2021 at 17:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ac2790-0d6f-4d5d-b56a-51a857732911

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6ac2790-0d6f-4d5d-b56a-51a857732911
  11th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0aaf4234-35f8-ea11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/default.htm

## Provenance

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