Published date: 7 January 2020

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.


Closing: 24 January 2020

Contract summary

Industry

  • Miscellaneous gardening equipment - 16160000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£50,000 to £150,000

Procurement reference

ORBIT001-DN456414-20752189

Published date

7 January 2020

Closing date

24 January 2020

Contract start date

17 February 2020

Contract end date

28 February 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Orbit Group Limited (Orbit) are looking for a supplier who is able to supply battery operated grounds maintenance machinery including but not limited to the types set out below, together with a comprehensive all inclusive fixed cost maintenance and servicing provision including the batteries for such items to be purchased over a phased period of 2 to 3 years as the Client phases out its use of petrol operated machinery and equipment.
• 18 pedestrian mowers
• 18 commercial batteries
• 10 harnesses
• 10 charging units
• 5 compact hedge trimmers
• 5 long reach/telescopic hedge trimmers
• Double sided blades for hedge trimmers (if not supplied with hedge trimmers)
• 10 brush cutters
• 10 hand blowers

The machinery is to service Orbit schemes in the Midlands. Delivery to potentially be to multiple locations within the area. Please see the Request for Quotation document for full requirement.
This tender opportunity is being run via the e-procurement portal 'Procontract'. If not already registered, your company can register for free via https://procontract.due-north.com. Once registered you will need to search for the opportunity and register your interest to access all
The relevant documentation and submit your response.

Please read the full requirements and answer all questions. Any additional documents that may be requested must be uploaded with your response via the portal.

You must submit your quote through ProContract no later than the date specified. Quotes may be submitted at any time before the closing date although will remain sealed until the opening date.

The following information must be provided:
• Questionnaire Response
• Signed Appendices (including T&C's)
• Pricing Schedule

All clarification questions must be raised via the portal.


About the buyer

Address

Garden Court
Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park
Coventry
CV3 2SU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 2476438394

Email

procurementhelp@orbit.org.uk

Website

http://www.orbit.org.uk