Award

Purchase of a remote flail and forestry mulcher

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Award

23 Oct 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority awarded a contract titled "Purchase of a remote flail and forestry mulcher" in the agricultural machinery category. Based in Midhurst, UK, the authority operates under sub-central government and is seeking services for supplying a remote flail, forestry mulcher, trailer, and a five-year maintenance plan. The awarding stage has been completed as of 23rd October 2025, with the contract signed on 22nd May 2025 and running until 21st May 2030. The contract, valued at £98,760, pertains to the supply of goods and follows a below-threshold procurement method.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and maintenance of agricultural machinery. Companies with experience in providing robust forestry equipment and long-term maintenance services will find this contract particularly beneficial for expansion. As the contract duration extends over five years, it promises steady business growth and ongoing engagement. Small to medium-sized enterprises like Kilworth Machinery Limited, which are already actively engaged, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities to further cement their market presence within the UK public procurement sphere.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a remote flail and forestry mulcher

Notice Description

Supply of remote flail and forestry mulcher, plus trailer, and five year maintenance plan for the equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067951-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16000000 - Agricultural machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KILWORTH MACHINERY

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