---
title: "Grounds Maintenance Equipment - Plant Refresh Program"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048575"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Grounds Maintenance Equipment - Plant Refresh Program

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048575

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has completed a procurement process titled "Grounds Maintenance Equipment – Plant Refresh Program" under the industry category of Agricultural machinery. This procurement, relevant for the UK region, reached the award stage as of 29th July 2024. The contract aimed to replace ground maintenance and street cleansing plant equipment, including items stolen from the Kiveton Depot, as part of a further competition using the TPPL Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Tools framework. The council utilized a limited procurement method, awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition. Notable deadlines included a standstill period for lodging appeals to ensure compliance and transparency.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector, particularly those specializing in equipment like mowers, lawnmowers, tractors, and chippers. Companies capable of delivering high-quality goods and demonstrating social value, in addition to competitive pricing, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The awarded contract with Balmers GM Ltd highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain substantial business growth through active engagement in local authority procurement initiatives. Such opportunities can lead to expanding market presence and establishing long-term relationships with public sector buyers.

## Notice

A further competition using the TPPL Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Tools framework in relation to the replacement of ground maintenance and street cleansing plant equipment that is coming to the end of its useable service and equipment stolen from the Kiveton Depot.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A further competition using the TPPL Grounds Maintenance, Plant and Handheld Tools framework in relation to the replacement of ground maintenance and street cleansing plant equipment that is coming to the end of its useable service and equipment stolen from the Kiveton Depot.

### Procurement Information

Further competition via TPPL framework. Tender issued to all suppliers onboarded to Lot 1 only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023586-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BALMERS GM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- 16310000 - Mowers
- 16311000 - Lawnmowers
- 16700000 - Tractors
- 43312200 - Chippers

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023586-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104118
- https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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