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title: "Purchase of Mower Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067011"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Purchase of Mower Equipment

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067011

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## Summary

The tender process for the supply of mower equipment has been concluded by The Open University, a public authority under the sub-central government category, located in Milton Keynes, UK. The procurement, under the title "Purchase of Mower Equipment," involved the acquisition of the Trimax Snake 400 S3 Mower to be attached to a tractor. This process was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, following UKPGA legislation 2023/54, and culminated in the award stage on 20 March 2026. The contract was awarded to Tallis Amos Group Ltd on 17 November 2025, with the active contract period being 1 January 2026. The industry category for this procurement is goods, specifically mowers, and the delivery location is within the UKJ12 region.

This tender represents an opportunity for SMEs functioning within the agricultural machinery sector, like Tallis Amos Group Ltd, to expand their market presence by partnering with educational institutions. Businesses specialising in the supply of equipment for landscape and grounds maintenance will find such direct and below threshold procurements particularly favourable, as they allow for streamlined processes without competitive tendering. Collaborations of this nature not only facilitate business growth but also strengthen relationships with governmental organisations, enhancing the supplier's portfolio and credibility in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Trimax Snake 400 S3 Mower to be attached to Tractor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025639-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,050 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALLIS AMOS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025639-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025639-2026
  20th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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