Award

Fen Harvester

BROADS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

10 Oct 2025 at 12:55

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

30 Sep 2025 at 10:39

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

09 Sep 2025 at 12:08

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Broads Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, UK, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a fen harvester, titled "Fen Harvester". This procurement, under the industry category of harvesting machinery, was initiated as a direct award due to the technical reasons associated with the Softrak 140's unique low ground pressure, suitable for sensitive Broads habitats. The procurement was finalized on 10th October 2025, with the contract period running from 10th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The direct award method was chosen because no other manufacturer in Europe supplies the specified type of vehicle, making the Softrak 140 the sole viable option.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of specialised harvesting machinery, particularly those capable of producing equipment designed for environmentally sensitive areas. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions that can adapt or complement existing Softrak systems could also find collaborative potential. Suppliers capable of offering advanced, low-impact machinery, akin to the Softrak 140, are well-positioned to benefit from this niche market, which prioritises innovation and environmental sensitivity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fen Harvester

Notice Description

Purchase of a fen harvester that is a low ground pressure track machine with a diesel engine including a bulk bin with electric chute control and a single man cab.

Procurement Information

The Softrak 140's extremely low ground pressure makes it the only choice for working sensitively on Broads habitats. No other manufacturer in Europe supplies this type of vehicle or cutting specification. The Softrak has been specially designed to spread the weight of the equipment over a larger area using wide low impact rubber tracks and has been a proven design in the Broads environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16300000 - Harvesting machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,036 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£246,036 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BROADS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance@broads-authority.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603 610734

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1RY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LOGLOGIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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