--- title: "Groundcare Equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-20" --- # Groundcare Equipment Buyer: LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03ecb0.json) ## Summary Lancaster City Council has completed a public procurement process for the supply of groundcare equipment, specifically mowers, under the title "Groundcare Equipment". This procurement, conducted through a selective method under a restricted procedure, covered the acquisition of goods within the industry category of grounds-maintenance equipment. It was held in the North West region of the United Kingdom (UKD), with electronic auctions being utilised as part of the process. The award phase concluded with contracts signed on 19th January 2026, signifying the completion of the tendering phase. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the grounds maintenance and landscaping sectors. Companies involved in the production or supply of mowers and related equipment would find this contract beneficial for expanding their market reach within public sector procurement. The process favoured suppliers that could deliver high-quality products with a focus on cost-effectiveness and social value, suggesting that small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong competitive edge in these areas are well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. ## Notice Supply of Groundcare equipment (mowers) ### Lot Information Ride on Deck Mower Supply of Ride on Mid Deck Mower Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Zero Turn Mower Supply of Zero Turn Mower Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 3 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Rotary Mid-deck Mowers Supply of Ride on out front mower Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 4 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Flail Mid-deck Mowers Supply of triple deck flail mower Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 5 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Zero-turn Mowers Supply of towed gang mower Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 6 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Out-front Rotary Mowers Supply of Tractor mower Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 7 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Triple Flail Mowers Lot 7 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on triple flail mowers. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 8 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Ride-on Wide Area Rotary Mowers Lot 8 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of ride-on wide area rotary mowers. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 9 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Slope/Embankment Mower Lot 9 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of slope/embankment mower. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 10 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Agricultural Tractors Lot 10 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of agricultural tractors. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 11 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Utility Tractors Lot 11 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of utility tractors. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 12 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Flatbed Trailers Lot 12 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of flatbed trailers. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 13 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Electric Tipping Trailers Lot 13 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of electric tipping trailers. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 14 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Blowers/Vacuums Lot 14 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of blowers/vacuums. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 15 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Powered and Non-Powered Saws Lot 15 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of powered and non-powered saws. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 16 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Chippers/Shredders Lot 16 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of chippers/shredders Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 17 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Strimmers Lot 17 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of strimmers. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 18 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Hedge Cutters/Trimmers/Pruners Lot 18 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of hedge cutters/trimmers/pruners. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 19 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Groundscare Utility Vehicles Lot 19 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of groundscare utility vehicles. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. Lot 20 - Purchase and/or Contract Hire of Associated Groundscare Equipment/Tools and/or Miscellaneous Items Lot 20 is for the purchase and/or contract hire of associated groundscare equipment/tools and/or miscellaneous items. Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004853-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 5 Oct 2023 - 5 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | There is a possibility that this framework will be subject to renewal after 3.5 years from the commencement date. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £30,389,528 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | YPO | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre | | Local authority | Lancaster | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre | | Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 15 | | Supplier names | BALMERS GM; CHIPPINDALE PLANT; F.R. SHARROCK; F.R. SHARROCKS; FR SHARROCK; FR SHARROCKS; GAP GROUP; GGM GROUP; GIBSON GARDEN MACHINERY LTD T/A GGM GROUNDSCARE; MITCHELL DIESEL LTD T/A TURNER GROUNDSCARE; MULTEVO; RD MECHANICAL SERVICES; REESINK; RFS (RIPON; SUNBELT RENTALS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 16 - Agricultural machinery - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 16311000 - Lawnmowers - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment ## Release History - 20 Jan 2026 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004853-2026 - 10 Nov 2023 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033338-2023 - 1 Sep 2023 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025916-2023 - 3 Aug 2023 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022565-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/ - http://www.ypo.co.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/register?ReadForm - https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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