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NE Tractors for Arne, Hexton and Lizard NNRs and NNR Collyweston 360 Excavator

NATURAL ENGLAND

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06 Jan 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has completed a procurement process for acquiring specialist agricultural and forestry machinery, including tractors for the Arne, Hexton, and Lizard National Nature Reserves (NNRs) and a 360 excavator for the Collyweston NNR. The contract, titled "NE Tractors for Arne, Hexton and Lizard NNRs and NNR Collyweston 360 Excavator," falls under the industry category of specialist agricultural or forestry machinery. The procurement method was selective, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 22nd December 2025, and the contract is active between 24th December 2025 and 23rd May 2026. The primary delivery locations include the United Kingdom and other regions, with a total contract value of £385,808.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in agricultural machinery, particularly those capable of fulfilling contracts within a framework agreement. Businesses suited to compete in such tenders include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the contract's suitability criteria explicitly encourage SME participation. The successful bidder, James A Cuthbertson Ltd, exemplifies the type of organisation that could benefit from such opportunities, offering significant growth potential through involvement in high-value government contracts procured by agencies like Natural England.

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Notice Title

NE Tractors for Arne, Hexton and Lizard NNRs and NNR Collyweston 360 Excavator

Notice Description

NE Tractors for Arne, Hexton and Lizard NNRs and NNR Collyweston 360 Excavator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58d1144a-aa95-4fae-8bd3-0f87d28d379e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ac4931f-c00d-403a-abf3-8c6cff313eaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,808 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£385,808 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
24 Dec 2025 - 23 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES A CUTHBERTSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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