Tender

Hexton Hills - Flail Mower Collector

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 15:42

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, is for the supply of a tractor-mounted flail mower collector titled "Hexton Hills - Flail Mower Collector". This tender, classified under specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, involves delivery to a location in the UKH region by 6th March 2025. The current stage is in the tender phase, with proposals due by 23:59 on 23 January 2026. The procurement method is open competition, under a below-threshold process, requiring businesses to submit their quotations as outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the production or supply of agricultural machinery. Successful bidders will gain the opportunity to collaborate with a central government body, potentially opening doors to future projects and expanding market presence within the public sector. The contract's open competition nature encourages various companies to participate, fostering competitive pricing and innovation. Ideal participants are those capable of delivering high-quality, specialist equipment within the stipulated timelines and budgetary constraints.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hexton Hills - Flail Mower Collector

Notice Description

Supply of tractor mounted flail mower collector. To be delivered by 6th March 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f987
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084547-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 6 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Matt Butters
Contact Email
matt.butters@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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