--- title: "EPP0061 Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055986" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055986" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055986.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055986.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-13" --- # EPP0061 Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Services Framework Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055986 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055986) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055986.json) ## Summary Braintree District Council has completed the procurement process for the "EPP0061 Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Associated Services Framework" with the award date specified as 13 February 2026. The framework, which covers grounds-maintenance equipment, is open for use by various UK contracting authorities and runs from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029. The open procedure facilitated the entry of multiple suppliers, such as Ernest Doe & Sons Limited, P Tuckwell Limited, Reesink UK Ltd, and Wildwood Machinery Limited. Framework agreements require further competition for call-off contracts, enticing contracting authorities to apply their own quality criteria and weightings. This procurement process, categorized under goods, provides comprehensive services like delivery, parts, service, repairs, maintenance, and end-of-life management. This framework opens numerous avenues for business growth predominantly in the grounds-maintenance equipment industry. Large enterprises and SMEs alike are encouraged to participate through mini-competitions, enhancing opportunities for diversification and expanded reach. Given the emphasis on equipment quality, environmental considerations, and social value, businesses with a focus on innovation and sustainable practices stand to excel. Additionally, the framework's inclusion of diverse contracting authorities extends potential for engagement across educational establishments, local government entities, and emergency services, increasing market exposure and fostering long-term business relationships. ## Notice National framework for the provision of Grounds Maintenance Equipment (including delivery, parts, service, repairs, maintenance and end of life). This is a closed framework running from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029. The Framework is open for use by all Contracting Authorities as defined at Section 2 of the Procurement Act 2023. Contracting Authorities will not be permitted to Direct Award under this framework and must conduct a further competition to call-off their individual requirements. Contracts are not exclusive; therefore, award to more than one supplier is permitted. A breakdown of the specific Quality criteria used for the framework can be found in the Contract Award Notice. However, Contracting Authorities may apply weightings that meet their needs for call-off contracts. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004739463 ### Planning Information Interested suppliers are to read the PME document in the document area and respond to the questionnaire at the end of the document. Suppliers may email a copy of the completed questionnaire to lili.roqueta@essex.gov.uk, as well as submitting it via Delta The deadline to submit completed questionnaires is 5pm, Friday 1 August 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013650-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | 17 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | Lots value | £4,000,000 | | Awards value | £4,000,000 | | Contracts value | £4,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRAINTREE | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM7 9HB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Braintree | | Electoral ward | Bocking South | | Westminster constituency | Braintree | | Delivery location | TLH3 Essex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 4 | | Supplier names | ERNEST DOE & SONS; P TUCKWELL; REESINK; WILDWOOD MACHINERY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment ### Codes - 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013650-2026 - 18 Nov 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074992-2025 - 17 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066268-2025 - 16 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056970-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037600-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013650-2026 13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074992-2025 18th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066268-2025 17th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056970-2025 16th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037600-2025 4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004739463 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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