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title: "Mowing Machines"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KINGS LYNN & WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Mowing Machines

Buyer: KINGS LYNN & WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7130357-5f1a-419b-a074-7784e30adcf2

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## Summary

The Kings Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council has announced a procurement process for the supply of mowing machines, specifically including 5 new Ransomes Highway 3's and 2 Husqvarna P525Ds with a 1.2m front flail. This tender, identified as "Mowing Machines", falls within the goods category, particularly focusing on the industry classification of mowers. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 22nd March 2018, with contract services commencing on 25th March 2018 and running until 30th April 2018. This is a significant contract valued at £180,000 and aimed at businesses located in the East of England.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in equipment supplies, particularly those within the horticultural and landscaping sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this procurement process. Bidders can potentially capitalise on the contract by supplying either the Ransomes or Husqvarna machines, or both, which can lead to enhanced market presence and the chance to maintain ongoing business relationships with the council for future projects.

## Notice

The Council intends to let a Contract(s) for the supply of 5 new Ransomes Highway 3's Mowing Machines and 2 Husqvarna P525Ds with a 1.2m front flail. The Ransomes Highway Mowers and the Husqvarna mowers will be treated as two separate Lots and bidders may tender for one or both of the lots. You are also invited to tender an allowance for a number of surplus machines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5127d438-4b2b-47e4-97c1-8ff68e02f4c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2018 - 25 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £122,944 |
| 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 | KINGS LYNN & WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 1EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BARTRAM MOWERS; ERNEST DOE & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 23 May 2018 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5127d438-4b2b-47e4-97c1-8ff68e02f4c3
- 19 Feb 2018 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4c7d2b-ad86-4391-9997-090c66496770

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5127d438-4b2b-47e4-97c1-8ff68e02f4c3
  23rd May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce4c7d2b-ad86-4391-9997-090c66496770
  19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/info/20150/doing_business_with_us/331/current_tender_opportunities
  Tender documents can be downloaded here

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