---
title: "Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0486e9"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL"
published: "2024-08-01"
---

# Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0486e9

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) Group Commercial is planning a procurement process for the Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers, under a restricted procedure. This process aims to replace the current fleet with a diverse range of embankment mowers and associated equipment. The procurement stage is in the planning phase, with the tender period commencing on 19 August 2024. The contract period is expected to run from 4 November 2024 to 3 November 2028. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'goods,' specifically mowers, with an overall budget of £15,000,000. The delivery addresses are located within the UK region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery and equipment to expand their market presence. Companies with the capability to supply various types of embankment mowers and related attachments will find this tender particularly beneficial. However, it is essential to note that this tender does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, so larger companies with established supply chains and experience in delivering similar equipment are better suited to compete successfully.

## Notice

To replace our current Fleet of G53 embankment mowers. These are minimum numbers based on out of life data - Our entire fleet holding of G53 mowers is 78 and with outstanding business cases, this will increase to 81 (74 embankment and 7 cut collect). Group 1 - cut and collect. A minimum of 3 units (supplied with collector, no other attachments) Group 2 - small embankment cutters. A minimum of 16 units Group 3 - medium embankment cutters. A minimum of 4 units Group 4 - Large embankment cutters. A minimum of 36 units Attachments: A minimum of 56 front mounted flails to suit lots 2-4. A minimum of 20 rear mounted reach flails to suit lots 2-4. A minimum of 7 trailers to suit lots 1 & 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024197-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 3 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 15:12 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024197-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

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