NEPO214 - Grounds Maintenance, Equipment & Plant
Description: The Association of North East Councils trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) in partnership with The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot Framework Agreement for Grounds Maintenance, Equipment & Plant for use by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. NEPO intends to publish an Invitation to Tender via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the NEPO eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTender system at https://www.nepo.org/open Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. Guidance for how to create an account, search for opportunities and respond (read more...)
Summary: The Association of North East Councils Limited, acting as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is seeking suppliers for a Framework Agreement titled "NEPO214 - Grounds Maintenance, Equipment & Plant." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, aims to establish a multi-supplier, multi-lot agreement serving contracting authorities across the United Kingdom. The total value of the contract is estimated at £200 million, focusing on agricultural, horticultural, and construction machinery and equipment. The tender is being conducted via an open procedure, with submissions to be completed through the NEPO eTendering system by 16th March 2026. The Framework, which will be in effect from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030, actively invites participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and aims to benefit all NEPO Member and Associate Member Authorities, as well as members of The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL). The procurement will factor in both price and quality, with evaluations having a weight of 70% for price and 30% for quality.