Supply of Grounds Maintenance Vehicles and Machinery to Ashford Borough Council
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Grounds Maintenance Vehicles and Machinery to Ashford Borough Council
Awarded 30 Sep 2016
Awarded30 Sep 2016
Value£329,455.00
SupplierSHB Hire Ltd.
AgencyASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
RegionSouth East
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 5y 1mo ago5y term
Awarded 30 Sept 2016Expired 29 Sept 2021
About
Ashford Borough Council awarded a contract to SHB Hire Ltd.
for the provision of vehicles and machinery to support a grounds maintenance contract, valued at £329,455.
The procurement included assessment of lease versus outright purchase options, with lease terms of 3 or 5 years.
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