Award

Iseki compact tractor and side-arm flail

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

19 Dec 2024 at 08:11

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2024 at 14:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for acquiring a new Iseki compact tractor and side-arm flail, to assist the Castle Eden Dene NNR team in maintaining the gorge woodland. The procurement falls under the category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure was chosen for this below-threshold procurement, with a tender period closing on 6th December 2024. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2024, with a specified contract period starting immediately on the award date and ending on 31st March 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying agricultural and forestry machinery. Companies specialising in compact tractors and flail mowers, particularly those able to meet the specification requirements for sensitive grassland work, would be well-poised to benefit. The contract was successfully awarded to Rickerby Limited, an SME, highlighting that small and medium enterprises have a strong potential in such open procedures managed by public sector bodies like Natural England. Engaging in similar tenders can facilitate business growth through expanding clientele and gaining valuable experience in fulfilling public sector requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Iseki compact tractor and side-arm flail

Notice Description

The Castle Eden Dene NNR team has a requirement for a new ISEKI (or similar) compact tractor and a side-arm flail to access the gorge woodland of Castle Eden Dene NNR, to cut back the branches that are overhanging footpaths. The vehicle will need to be small with a low centre of gravity due to the narrow paths and steep inclines on site. The flail will be operated close into the cab (not on an extended reach). The tractor will also be required to tow trailers and operate a backhoe. The tractor will also work on sensitive grassland sites and must be able to be transported on the back of a 16x7ft trailer. The required minimum specification for the vehicle is as follows: * NEW ISEKI TH5370HST TRACTOR (or similar) DIESEL ENGINE AIR CON CAB 2X DA REAR SPOOLS, * FRONT WEIGHT FRAME & WEIGHTS * TYRES NEED TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE ON BOTH GRAVEL AND GRASS (minimal damage to grassland sward - possibly 50/50 hybrid tyre) * NEW SIDE ARM FLAIL C/W MOTION CONTROLS & 1M FLAIL HEAD Additional information: 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 joe.davies@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 06/12/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joe.davies@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-b5fd17-7e3ad315-6e97-4165-bb57-7106b65e7ba1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f728d1b-c5f8-4ab8-8001-ec2ceca29a5a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,665 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 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
PETERLEE
Postcode
SR8 1NJ
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Passfield
Westminster Constituency
Easington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICKERBY

Further Information

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