274_18 Grounds Maintenance Machinery

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-%281%29/FAQs/Legal