Published date: 29 June 2018

This notice was replaced on 8 October 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 8 October 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Agricultural machinery - 16000000

  • Water pumps - 42122130

  • Chippers - 43312200

    • Snowblowers - 43313200

    • Grounds-maintenance equipment - 43325100

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£8,500,000

Procurement reference

274_18

Published date

29 June 2018

Closing date

31 July 2018

Contract start date

1 October 2018

Contract end date

30 September 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The ESPO national framework intends to provide a national solution for the supply of grounds maintenance machinery. The framework will be awarded by Lot on a National basis.

Lot 1: Mowers (domestic / professional) and associated equipment
Lot 2: Mowers (ride on) and associated equipment
Lot 3: Mowers (trailed) and associated equipment
Lot 4: Hedge cutters; chainsaws, blowers, vacuums and strimmers
Lot 5: Spreaders, sprayers and water pumps
Lot 6: Tractors
Lot 7: Trailers
Lot 8: Quad bikes and utility vehicles
Lot 9: Wood chippers and shredders
Lot 10: Rollers
Lot 11: Miscellaneous Machinery

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-(1)/FAQs/Legal

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '274_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 31/07/2018


More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '274_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note: the closing date/time for submission of tenders is 12:00 midday, 31/07/2018


About the buyer

Contact name

Mr Luke Rawle

Address

Barnsdale Way, Grove Park
Enderby
LEICESTER
LE19 1ES
England

Telephone

+44 1162944160

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org