Decision details

A procurement process has been undertaken by officers from the Council’s Procurement team to identify a preferred supplier for the supply of a Ride on Lawn Mower 4-wheel drive and 2-wheel steer.

The machine will be used by the Parks & Cemeteries Service to cut the grass on all smaller Parks and Open Spaces, Housing Sites, Closed Churchyards and external School Grounds Maintenance contracted sites across the town.

Two bids were received. A validation process was carried out by officers from the Council’s Parks team and the bid submitted by Ben Burgess Ltd did demonstrate value for suitability and quality.

The value of this contract is £17,865.00 + VAT for purchase and supply of equipment. Once confirmed delivery will be within 1 month from time of order.