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# 274_26 Grounds Maintenance Machinery

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/274-26-grounds-maintenance-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-051d80). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO: "274_26 Grounds Maintenance Machinery". Published status: active. Framework Ceiling: £23,333,333. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 4 Sept 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo-GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £23,333,333 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 4 September 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 9
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** 4-wheel-drive vehicles, Agricultural machinery, Cooling-water pumps, Earthmoving and excavating machinery, and associated parts, Electric vehicles (+10 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 6 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/274-26-grounds-maintenance-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-051d80#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-051d80`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) 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; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/274-26-grounds-maintenance-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-051d80#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/274-26-grounds-maintenance-machinery-ocds-h6vhtk-051d80#participate

## Description
ESPO is a public sector-owned professional buying organisation offering a comprehensive range of procurement services, including access to over 100 free-to-access framework solutions for the wider public sector.
We are establishing a framework for the supply of grounds maintenance machinery, including spare parts and maintenance services.
The Framework is divided into 9 lots.
Please refer to the tender documents for any further details (including further details on each of the lots) - the closing date for submission of Tenders is 12:00 (12 noon / 12pm) on 04 September 2026.
To tender (please proceed to step (e) if an expression of interest has already been completed):
(a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 274_26 (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); (d) Express an interest; (e) Download the tender documents (from the ProContract Activity summary screen).
Any questions or clarifications relating to this tender opportunity should be submitted to ESPO as a message on the eProcurement Portal, once an Expression of interest has been completed.

## Lots (9)
### Lot 1: Mowers and Associated Equipment
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16310000, 43325100, 43830000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 1 covers the supply of mowers and associated equipment, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws, Blowers, Vacuums and Strimmers
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 42642000, 43325100, 43810000, 43830000, 77342000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 2 covers the supply of Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws, Blowers, Vacuums and Strimmers, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Sprayers, Spreaders and Water Pumps
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 34390000, 42122130, 42122161, 43325100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 3 covers the supply of Sprayers, Spreaders and Water Pumps, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Tractors
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 34000000, 43325100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 4 covers the supply of Tractors, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 5: Trailers
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 34000000, 43325100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 5 covers the supply of Trailers, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 6: Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 34113000, 34144700, 34144900, 43325100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 6 covers the supply of Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 7: Woodchippers and Shredders
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 42642000, 43325100, 43810000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 7 covers the supply of Woodchippers and Shredders, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 8: Rollers
- **Lot id:** `8`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 34390000, 43325100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 8 covers the supply of Rollers, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 9: Plant Machinery
- **Lot id:** `9`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 16000000, 34144900, 43200000, 43325100
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £23,333,333
- **Description:** Lot 9 covers the supply of Plant Machinery, including spare parts and maintenance services.
- **Contract Period:** 03/11/2026 to 02/11/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F073573-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-04T10:21:49.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T14:50:50.853Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-051d80