Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd3-ad0d-72f4-b3c4-f15ad59f011b/purchase-of-g53-ride-on-mowers awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers [Defra Group](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-group) Estimated value £15,000,000 Published 20 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 24 Sept 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Defra Group conducted a competitive tender under the NEPO Framework to source a supplier for 80 ride on mowers and a range of attachments, replacing the current ageing fleet to support the ongoing operation of the business. Group 1 - Cut and Collect Embankment Cutter. It will have a mid-mounted rotary deck, minimum engine power 25+hp, with preferable 4-wheeldrive (not a requirement). Must have hydraulically operated high or low tip collection system with a minimum 500 litre capacity. This group must be towable by road going trailer, using commercial vehicles. The combined gross weight of trailer and load must be below 3500kg. This must include mower, attachments, and full tank of fuel. Group 2 - Small Embankment Cutters. It will have a diesel engine of between 50hp and 75hp. Tractor unit only to be no more than 3500kg gross vehicle weight, minimum 60 litre fuel tank and have a minimum front lifting capacity of 1200 kg and a rear lifting capacity of 1200kg. This group must be towable by road going trailer, using commercial vehicles, below 3500kg maximum permissible weight. This must include mower, attachments, and full tank of fuel. Group 3 - Medium Embankment Cutters. It will have a diesel engine of between 65 and 95hp. Tractor unit (without attachments) only to be no more than 3500kg gross vehicle weight, minimum 70 litre fuel tank and have a minimum front lifting capacity of 1200 kg and a rear lifting capacity of 1200kg. Group 4 - Large Embankment Cutters. It will have a diesel engine of between 80-130hp. Tractor unit (without attachments) only to be no more than 3500kg gross vehicle weight, minimum 90 litre fuel tank and have a minimum front lifting capacity of 1200kg and a rear lifting capacity of 1200kg. The contract value is up to £15 million, with no guaranteed spend. Read full description ## CPV classification Mowers Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/02b20958-928e-429a-9ca8-4b18599665c0) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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