This Framework Agreement will operate as a 48-month Closed Framework in accordance with Section 45 of the Procurement Act 2023, on behalf of and in conjunction with North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO).
The Framework has been developed to support public sector organisations with procuring the following assets relating to grounds maintenance equipment, plant equipment, handheld tools including spare parts and horticultural chemicals. The Framework also provides for the hire of equipment in addition to outright purchase.
This lot covers the supply/purchase of a wide range of grounds maintenance equipment, associated implements, attachments, spare parts, maintenance packages, and related services. This lot also includes the supply of horticultural chemicals and treatments used in grounds maintenance, including but not limited to fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and growth regulators.
This lot covers the supply/purchase of new (with refurbished/demonstrator options by exception) agricultural and construction plant equipment, associated implements, attachments, spare parts, and maintenance/servicing packages.
This lot covers the supply/purchase of new handheld tools and accessories, including all electrically powered (corded and cordless), battery-powered, petrol/diesel-powered, pneumatic, and manually operated mechanical tools used in grounds/landscape maintenance, horticultural and construction environments.
This lot covers the hire (with or without operator for certain items) of all equipment types specified under Lots 1, 2, and 3, plus additional tools, equipment, and powered plant required for planned, emergency, or ad-hoc works. Includes delivery, set-up, demobilisation, and where required, fuel, consumables and on-site supervision.
This comprehensive Framework is available to Local Authorities and the wider public/not-for-profit sector including:
The framework may also be accessed by other Centralised Procurement Authorities acting on behalf of the above entities.
All current and future members can access this framework.
The Framework provides access to 78 suppliers (with a mix of OE manufacturers and distributors)