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title: "New Mower Requirement"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-03"
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# New Mower Requirement

Buyer: BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b97bd336-5991-4134-b3d8-af47a9efc49d

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## Summary

The Biggleswade Town Council is seeking suppliers for a new Flail type mower as part of their public procurement process. This opportunity falls under the agricultural, farming, and related products industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 28th October 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, transport machinery, and maintenance services. Suppliers who can offer state-of-the-art mowing equipment meeting the specified requirements are well-suited to compete. The Town Council is open to outright purchase, leasing, and maintenance options, creating diverse opportunities for interested suppliers.

## Notice

Biggleswade Town is one of the ten fastest growing towns in the UK. The busy Public Realm team has a suite of equipment to ensure it delivers crucial services for the town. The Town Council is looking to replace its existing mowing equipment with a state of the art new Flail type mower. The Town Council invites all interested suppliers to provide a full quote based on the specification set out below . the quote should be for outright purchase, leasing with return after 4 years, or leasing with retention of the mower after 4 years options. Both leasing options should include full service and maintenance contracts within the quotes. All options should include the possibility of part exchange of an existing mower unit. One New Make Flail Mower Specification: - 2 Manufactures Year Warranty - 65.2hp Kubota Diesel Engine - 77.1 ltr Fuel Capacity - Auto Reversing Fan - 15.5mph Transport Speed - 3.2mtr Overall Cutting Width - Muthing Flail Decks (1x160cm Front, 2x 100cm Wing Decks) - Carbide Flails - 30-70mm Height of Cut Range - Road Lighting c/w LED Beacon

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7d3c93-b8b6-47bc-b552-cd2feeec8d69 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIGGLESWADE TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIGGLESWADE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG18 8DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Biggleswade West |
| Westminster constituency | North Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42000000 - Industrial machinery
- 43000000 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 09:17 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7d3c93-b8b6-47bc-b552-cd2feeec8d69
- 30 Sep 2022 at 08:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7d3c93-b8b6-47bc-b552-cd2feeec8d69
- 29 Sep 2022 at 13:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7d3c93-b8b6-47bc-b552-cd2feeec8d69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a7d3c93-b8b6-47bc-b552-cd2feeec8d69
  3rd October 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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