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274_26 Grounds Maintenance Machinery

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO · Local authority

In brief

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO was looking for suppliers for grounds maintenance and vehicle and fleet work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £23,333,333 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 3 November 2026.

It is split into 9 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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

LotTradeValue
Mowers and Associated Equipment
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 1 covers the supply of mowers and associated equipment, including spare parts and maintenance services.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£23,333,333
Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws, Blowers, Vacuums and Strimmers
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 2 covers the supply of Hedge Cutters, Chainsaws, Blowers, Vacuums and Strimmers, including spare parts and maintenance services.

Grounds maintenance and landscaping£23,333,333
Sprayers, Spreaders and Water Pumps
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 3 covers the supply of Sprayers, Spreaders and Water Pumps, including spare parts and maintenance services.

—£23,333,333
Tractors
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 4 covers the supply of Tractors, including spare parts and maintenance services.

—£23,333,333
Trailers
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 5 covers the supply of Trailers, including spare parts and maintenance services.

—£23,333,333
Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 6 covers the supply of Quad Bikes and Utility Vehicles, including spare parts and maintenance services.

Vehicles and fleet£23,333,333
Woodchippers and Shredders
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 7 covers the supply of Woodchippers and Shredders, including spare parts and maintenance services.

—£23,333,333
Rollers
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 8 covers the supply of Rollers, including spare parts and maintenance services.

—£23,333,333
Plant Machinery
3 November 2026 to 2 November 2028
What this lot covers

Lot 9 covers the supply of Plant Machinery, including spare parts and maintenance services.

Vehicles and fleet£23,333,333

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 025002-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 073573-2026

About the buyer

  1. Play Area Design and Refurbishment at Belfairs Park in Southend-on-Sea

    Southend-on-Sea City CouncilEast of EnglandGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon4 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £149kestimated
  2. Kelsall Green Pump Track

    Kelsall Parish CouncilNorth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon34 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £75kestimated
  3. Grounds Maintenance Tender

    Wanborough Parish CouncilSouth WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon40 hours leftSuitable for SMEs

    £20kestimated
  4. Old Farm Place Playground Design and Install

    Guildford Borough CouncilSouth EastGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days leftSmall contract

    Value not stated
  5. Norfolk Park Gym Area Equipment

    Sheffield City CouncilUK-wideGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon2 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £78kestimated

From notice 025002-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 March 2026, last updated 4 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.