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Purchasing a small tractor to maintain fire breaks within a lowland heathland landscape

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2023 at 15:35

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

25 Jan 2023 at 13:04

Tender Notice
TenderAmendment

23 Jan 2023 at 13:22

Tender Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2023 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is purchasing a small tractor to maintain fire breaks within a lowland heathland landscape. The procurement is for specialist agricultural or forestry machinery and falls under the works category. The tender is in the active stage with a contract period from February 10, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The tender deadline is January 26, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by Natural England for a small tractor presents a chance for businesses in the agricultural or forestry machinery industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in operating in lowland heath environments and dealing with woody vegetation would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The open procedure allows for fair competition, indicating an opportunity for growth and collaboration within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchasing a small tractor to maintain fire breaks within a lowland heathland landscape

Notice Description

In order to mitigate against wildfire risk, Heathland Connections partners are seeking to purchase a small tractor with flail suitable for woody heather and young gorse. The aim of purchasing this tractor is to demonstrate good practice in fire resilience by keeping vegetation low alongside main paths within lowland heathland landscapes. The tractor should be able to operate in the following conditions: a lowland heath environment, including wetter, mire areas; light sandy soils, prone to ruts. The tractor should be able to do the following activities: Mow and mulch through woody heather and gorse regrowth for fire break and ride side management, and drive on the road.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae1687b0-d42e-4c65-91a5-81599581221e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ea8df60-9d1d-4628-a83e-0ad7d6e3bac7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,882 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
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
READING
Postcode
RG1 1AF
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Reading
Electoral Ward
Abbey
Westminster Constituency
Reading Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LISTER WILDER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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