Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Keele University Science And Business Park
I C 2 Building Keele University, Science Park, Keele
Newcastle
ST55NH
Contact
Deborah Cramphorn
Telephone
+44 1782734967
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG24 - Staffordshire CC
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
University
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 16700000 - Tractors
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Grounds Team are responsible for the maintenance of all the grassed areas including the Sports Fields, the Woodlands and the formal Parks. The University is inviting Tenders to appoint a company to provide on a four (4) year lease agreement basis (2 years+2years suitable equipment for all year- round usage, seasonal grass cutting, seasonal leaf collection, snow clearance and salt gritting, as appropriate for the equipment.
Type1 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front end loader, Bucket, Pallet forks and Grab, 2 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Floatation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration, Loader to have counter- weight and be capable of lifting greater than 1.5 tonne and with a quick hitch. Mainly used for loading skips, gritters , could be used for mowing grass.
Type 2 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front Linkage System, 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, 1x D/A spool valves and return pipe on the front; Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and with a quick hitch. Has snow plough, gritter and trailer. Collection of leaves and mowing grass.
Type 3 Tractor - 1 x 4wd Tractor (52hp), 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, IQ gear box or equivalent, RFL & Registration and a minimum lift capacity on 'ball end' 1200kg. Mainly gritting , mowing and trailer work. Collection of leaves.
1 x Ride on Mower (26hp), 54" cutting deck, High tip grass collection system, Operator roll over protection, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration. Mainly used for seasonal mowing
1 x Rigid Deck Roller Mower, 2.4m Cutting Width, Power required 40hp, cutting height range 10-100mm, Cutting spindles 4off and Work-rate at 12mph - 9.8 acres/hr. Mainly used for seasonal mowing.
1 x Zero Turn Ride on Mower (26hp), 60" cutting width, Operator roll over protection, Rear discharge deck, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and Independent suspension to be fitted. Mainly used for seasonal mowing
3 x RTV: 2wd / 4wd Utility Vehicles, 400cc, 2- person capacity, Road tyres, Adjustable load bed, Front & Rear hitch, Glass windscreen (front and rear) and metal roof, Cab must have lockable doors, Windshield wipers, Radios and heaters for cab, Beacons, RFL & Registration, and Capable of carrying Meyer Salt Spreader. Model No: LPV3 KERLPLUS Low Profile. All small work, with trailer and gritters used.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £222,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery
- PA02 - Lease
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Keele University site campus in the UK at 617 acres. The Grounds Team are responsible for the maintenance of all the grassed areas including the Sports Fields, the Woodlands and the formal Parks
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To appoint a company to provide on a four (4) year lease agreement basis (2 years+2years) the following agricultural equipment.
Type1 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front end loader, Bucket, Pallet forks and Grab, 2 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Floatation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration, Loader to have counter- weight and be capable of lifting greater than 1.5 tonne and with a quick hitch. Mainly used for loading skips, gritters , could be used for mowing grass.
Type 2 Tractor- 1 x 4wd Tractor (100hp), Front Linkage System, 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, 1x D/A spool valves and return pipe on the front; Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and with a quick hitch. Has snow plough, gritter and trailer. Collection of leaves and mowing grass.
Type 3 Tractor - 1 x 4wd Tractor (52hp), 3 x D/A Spool Valves & Return Pipe, Flotation turf tyres, Beacons, IQ gear box or equivalent, RFL & Registration and a minimum lift capacity on 'ball end' 1200kg. Mainly gritting , mowing and trailer work. Collection of leaves.
1 x Ride on Mower (26hp), 54" cutting deck, High tip grass collection system, Operator roll over protection, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration. Mainly used for seasonal mowing
1 x Rigid Deck Roller Mower, 2.4m Cutting Width, Power required 40hp, cutting height range 10-100mm, Cutting spindles 4off and Work-rate at 12mph - 9.8 acres/hr. Mainly used for seasonal mowing.
1 x Zero Turn Ride on Mower (26hp), 60" cutting width, Operator roll over protection, Rear discharge deck, Turf tyres, Beacons, RFL & Registration and Independent suspension to be fitted. Mainly used for seasonal mowing
3 x RTV: 2wd / 4wd Utility Vehicles, 400cc, 2- person capacity, Road tyres, Adjustable load bed, Front & Rear hitch, Glass windscreen (front and rear) and metal roof, Cab must have lockable doors, Windshield wipers, Radios and heaters for cab, Beacons, RFL & Registration, and Capable of carrying Meyer Salt Spreader. Model No: LPV3 KERLPLUS Low Profile. All small work, with trailer and gritters used.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 60
Price - Weighting: 40
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-016907
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Lease agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Tractors, Mowers and Utility Vehicles for Grounds Services
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
F.R. Sharrock Limited
91, Mossy Lea Road
Wigan
WN6 9RF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £222,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £222,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
University of Keele
Procurement Office, Finance Department, Innovation Centre 2, Keele University Science and Innovation Park, Keele. Staffordshire.
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 5NH
Telephone
+44 1782734124
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
University of Keele, Procurement Office, Finance Department, Innovation Centre 2, Keele University Science and Innovation Park, Keele. Staffordshire.
IC2 Finance Directorate, Keele University Science & Innovation Park
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 5NH
Country
United Kingdom