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Purchase of an Livestock transport trailer for Natural England to use on Goss Moor NNR

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2025 at 11:16

Award Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2024 at 13:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of a livestock transport trailer specifically designed for use at Goss Moor National Nature Reserve. The procurement was classified under the agricultural machinery category, and the buying organisation is located in St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, UK. This open procedure tender commenced on the 4th of November 2024 and finished with an award date of the 11th of December 2024. Businesses had until midday on the 29th of November 2024 to submit their quotations. With a contract value ranging between £10,000 to £20,000, the trailer needed compliance with several specifications, including full LED lighting and a slurry tank sump. The contract period to deliver the trailer extends from the 6th of December 2024 to the 17th of January 2025.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying agricultural machinery, particularly those capable of providing bespoke solutions such as specified livestock transport trailers. Organisations classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this open procurement procedure advantageous due to its suitability criterion welcoming SME participation. The successful bidder, Truro Farm Machinery Ltd., demonstrates the potential for local businesses within the South West region to secure contracts with government agencies, thus fostering growth and expanding their market presence through public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of an Livestock transport trailer for Natural England to use on Goss Moor NNR

Notice Description

We have a requirement for a 12ft long stock box to transport cattle and ponies around Goss Moor NNR reserve. We currently use a stock trailer that is 12ft and has a maximum gross weight of 3500kg. However it has no slurry tank integrated so would like to replace with a new trailer. We do not need sheep decks. Road legal One year warranty 12ft in length Twin axle Maximum gross weight of 3500kg Full LED lighting preferential Side vents in top and middle row Fold down front ventilation door Internal cattle gate Slurry tank sump Spare wheel with tyre Ramp to load cattle We would like the trailer delivered to the Lower Penrose Veor Farm, St Dennis, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8DB. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to ben.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 29/11/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to ben.thomas@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7229ce18-1c15-4208-a058-57771f1a4477
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e6f95f2-fbfe-4dd9-9b9c-00343bff982a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 17 Jan 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
ST AUSTELL
Postcode
PL26 8DB
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Dennis & St Enoder
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRURO FARM MACHINERY

Further Information

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