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title: "Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796612"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-16"
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# Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796612

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for the supply and delivery of grounds vehicles, tractors, and equipment under Lot 4 of the Scotland Excel Framework for Grounds and Plant Equipment. The procurement process, identified as SLC/CE/24/139, involved a mini-competition method restricted to pre-selected suppliers. This procurement, completed on 9 April 2025, falls under the 'General public services' industry category and covers the region of UKM95 in Hamilton, UK. The contract, valued at GBP 283,464, has been signed and awarded to Hamilton Bros. (Engineering) Ltd.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in grounds and plant equipment, particularly those manufacturing ride-on mowers and similar machinery. Companies producing quality and economically advantageous products can benefit from participating in such mini-competitions compliant with framework rules. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stand a robust chance, as evidenced by the successful bid from Hamilton Bros. (Engineering) Ltd. Meeting the Council's requirements in quality and price can open doors to future tenders within similar frameworks, enhancing business growth and establishing lasting partnerships with public entities.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council's Grounds Services have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Vehicles under the Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522. The Council required to procure 12 Ride-on Mowers from the following lot on the Scotland Excel Framework: Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment In reviewing the Scotland Excel master schedule, it became clear that the requirement should be procured via Mini Competition. The following mini competition was published: SLC/CE/24/139 - Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment. It can be confirmed that the format of this mini tender was permitted under the Framework rules. The above Call-Off Contract is for a one-off purchase.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement - 12 Kubota F251 out front mowers with 60" rear discharge cutting deck (or equivalent). Tenders were invited on a Price/Quality basis. The following weightings were used to determine the most economically advantageous tender: Quality (Technical): 30% Price (Commercial): 70% South Lanarkshire Council awarded a call-off contract by Mini-Competition under the Scotland Excel Framework per the pre-defined selection procedure under the framework to Hamilton Bros. (Engineering) Limited, as they were the Most Economically Advantageous Tender identified and met the Council's requirements. The call-off contract period is a one-off purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528550 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £283,464 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 16310000 - Mowers
- 43325100 - Grounds-maintenance equipment

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528550

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528550
  Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment - South Lanarkshire Council's Grounds Services have a requirement for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds Vehicles under the Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522. The Council required to procure 12 Ride-on Mowers from the following lot on the Scotland Excel Framework: Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment In reviewing the Scotland Excel master schedule, it became clear that the requirement should be procured via Mini Competition. The following mini competition was published: SLC/CE/24/139 - Mini Competition under Scotland Excel Framework for the Supply and Delivery of Grounds and Plant Equipment 1522, Lot 4 - Grounds Vehicles, Tractors and Equipment. It can be confirmed that the format of this mini tender was permitted under the Framework rules. The above Call-Off Contract is for a one-off purchase.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796612

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