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Purchase of Alpine tractor with flail/collect mowing attachment, and triple axle aluminium trailer to carry both items

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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23 Oct 2025 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an Alpine tractor with a flail/collect mowing attachment and a triple axle aluminium trailer, including a service plan. This procurement falls under the category of agricultural machinery and was conducted through a direct, below-threshold process without competition. The contract was awarded to Bale Baron UK Limited and commenced on 24th September 2025, running until 23rd September 2026. The total contract value stands at £74,021.02. The main procurement category was goods, and the delivery location is within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKJ region.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in agricultural machinery and equipment. Although this specific contract has already been awarded, understanding such procurement processes can inform businesses about potential future opportunities. Companies that can provide innovative machinery solutions or offer competitive support services for public sector organisations within the South East of England will be well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders in the future. The South Downs National Park Authority's needs highlight the importance of environmental management equipment, suggesting ongoing demand in this sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Alpine tractor with flail/collect mowing attachment, and triple axle aluminium trailer to carry both items

Notice Description

Purchase of Alpine tractor with flail/collect mowing attachment, and triple axle aluminium trailer to carry both items, plus service plan

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d2db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067979-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
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
£74,021 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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

BALE BARON

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