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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 10:44

TenderUpdate

12 Aug 2025 at 15:04

Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England, a central government public authority, involves the provision of a Forestry Flail Mulcher in the Derbyshire Dales, under tender ID NE070825FFM. The contract has been awarded to BOWRING TRANSPORT LIMITED, a supplier located in Warsop, as of 11th September 2025, and remains active until 12th December 2025. This procurement, classified under specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, employs an open competition method below the threshold, ensuring accessibility to a broad pool of suppliers. Key dates of the process include submission deadline of tenders by 1st September 2025, and contract commencement on 7th September 2025, with the procurement stage having progressed from planning and tender to award.

This contract opportunity supports growth potential for businesses engaged in supplying agricultural and forestry machinery. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering goods below the specified procurement threshold, fostering competitive participation. With a gross tender value of £25,000, the contract represents a promising engagement for suppliers wishing to work with a UK central government authority in the East Midlands region, specifically those adept in responding to open competition invitations. Successful participation could enhance a supplier’s market presence and establish valuable government connections.

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Notice Title

Forestry Flail Mulcher Derbyshire Dales

Notice Description

Tractor Front mounted Forestry Flail Mulcher

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058386-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£11,335 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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 4DF
Postcode Area
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
TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOWRING TRANSPORT LIMITED

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