--- title: "274_22 Grounds Maintenance Machinery" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0351df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0351df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0351df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0351df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2022-11-18" --- # 274_22 Grounds Maintenance Machinery Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0351df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0351df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0351df.json) ## Summary The public procurement process for the supply of grounds maintenance machinery under the ESPO national framework involves various lots such as mowers, tractors, trailers, and miscellaneous machinery. The buying organisation, ESPO, has awarded contracts to multiple suppliers for different lots, creating business growth opportunities for companies supplying equipment for grounds maintenance in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, and contracts have been signed with suppliers for various lots, with a total value exceeding £36 million. This tender by ESPO for grounds maintenance machinery offers opportunities for SMEs and larger suppliers in the industry category of goods. Businesses providing equipment such as mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the framework agreement allows for contract extension. Bidders should be aware of a potential eAuction process for subsequent call-off contracts. The procurement process facilitates business growth through structured supplier engagement and adherence to public procurement regulations. ## Notice The ESPO national framework intends to provide a solution for the supply of grounds maintenance machinery. The Framework will be awarded by lot on a national basis. The tender will be broken down into the following lots: * Lot 1 - Mowers (domestic / professional) and associated equipment * Lot 2 - Mowers (ride on) and associated equipment * Lot 3 - Mowers (trailed) and associated equipment * Lot 4 - Hedge cutters; chainsaws, blowers, vacuums and strimmer's * Lot 5 - Spreaders, sprayers and water pumps * Lot 6 - Tractors * Lot 7 - Trailers * Lot 8 - Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles * Lot 9 - Wood Chippers and Shredders * Lot 10 - Rollers * Lot 11 - Miscellaneous Machinery ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Mowers (domestic / professional) and associated equipment The supply of domestic and professional mowers and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 2 - Mowers (ride on) and associated equipment The supply of ride on mowers and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 3 - Mowers (trailed) and associated equipment The Supply of trailed mowers and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 4 - Hedge cutters; chainsaws, blowers, vacuums and strimmer's The supply of hedge cutters; chainsaws, blowers, vacuums, trimmer's and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 5 - Spreaders, sprayers and water pumps The supply of spreaders, sprayers and water pumps. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 6 - Tractors The supply of tractors and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 7 - Trailers The supply of domestic and professional mowers & associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 8 - Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles The supply of quad bikes and utility vehicles and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 9 - Wood Chippers and Shredders The Supply of wood chippers and shredders and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 10 - Rollers The Supply of rollers and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. Lot 11 - Miscellaneous Machinery The Supply of miscellaneous grounds maintenance machinery and associated equipment. Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032732-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | £50,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £29,500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 17 | | Supplier names | BALMERS GM; EUROMEC CONTRACTS; F. R. SHARROCK; FAIRWAYS (GM; FAROL; GEORGE BROWN; GIBSONS GARDEN MACHINERY; HENTON & CHATTELL; JENKINS GARDEN MACHINERY; LISTER WILDER; LLOYD; MITCHELL DIESEL; P. TUCKWELL; RUSSELLS (KIRBYMOORSIDE; T. H. WHITE; T.W. ENGINEERING; THE BURDENS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 42 - Industrial machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 16000000 - Agricultural machinery - 16140000 - Manure spreaders - 16150000 - Lawn or sports-ground rollers - 16310000 - Mowers - 16700000 - Tractors - 42122130 - Water pumps - 43312200 - Chippers - 43313200 - Snowblowers - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment ## Release History - 18 Nov 2022 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032732-2022 - 14 Jul 2022 at 10:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019255-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.espo.org/ - https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/ - https://www.espo.org/legal - https://www.justice.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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