Purchase of G53 Ride on Mowers

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.