Tender

Tractor Tender

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Mar 2017 at 08:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is currently seeking tenders for a "Tractor Tender" to support its responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of local watercourses under various Inclosure Acts. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 17th March 2017. The successful bidder will provide either a second-hand or new tractor suitable for use with the Council's Flail Mower, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The contract is expected to commence on 30th April 2017 and conclude on 1st May 2017. This opportunity falls under the Agricultural machinery industry category and is located in the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those offering tractors that are adapted for use in land drainage and flood risk management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given that used tractors with a limited number of operating hours are acceptable. Companies that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations, such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, will find themselves ideally positioned to seize this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tractor Tender

Notice Description

The Council has inherited responsibility, under the terms of various Inclosure Acts for the upkeep and maintenance of the Awarded Watercourses. Legal control of the watercourses is exercised using powers contained in the Land Drainage Act 1991 and later amendments as well as the Council's Land Drainage Byelaws, introduced in 1999. The Council uses its powers for land drainage, flood risk management and environmental enhancement purposes. Routine maintenance activities include flail mowing, aquatic weed-cutting, de-silting and spoil spreading along the awards. Some tree maintenance, debris/obstruction clearance and minor repairs/improvements to banks and structures are also undertaken. The Council wishes to acquire a second hand/ex demo or a new tractor for use with the Councils Flail Mower (details in the tender documents). The tractor and mower, as a unit, must be compliant with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). Additionally, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) guidance on roadworthiness standards must also be adhered to. Used tractors with 1000 hours or less would be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bfb4f37-032c-4c3a-8e0d-4fd17c4f8469
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2017 - 1 May 2017 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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