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Suffolk coast NNR small tractor purchase

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:58

TenderUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 15:56

Tender

06 Jan 2026 at 11:42

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a central government public authority located in London, UK, undertook an open procurement process for the acquisition of a small tractor to be used on the Suffolk coast national nature reserve. The tender, titled "Suffolk coast NNR small tractor purchase," falls under the industry category of goods, specifically tractors. The contract, valued at GBP 38,956 net, was awarded to Ernest Doe & Sons Limited, a large supplier based in Essex. The procurement method involved below-threshold open competition with the tender process culminating successfully on 19 February 2026, after the original submission deadline had been scheduled for 23 January 2026 at 10:00 am.

This procurement process presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in agricultural equipment and machinery. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing or supplying tractors with the specified features, such as hydrostatic transmission and additional rear tyres, could find this tender beneficial for growth. The open competition format invites participation from small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), thereby broadening prospects for innovation and diversity in proposals. Companies strategically located in the UK and engaged in competitive pricing and versatile product offerings would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities provided by Natural England.

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Notice Title

Suffolk coast NNR small tractor purchase

Notice Description

* HP 35-55HP cabbed tractor to run current equipment ideally somewhere in the middle to give it a bit of play * Weight 3 Ton max dry weight * 540 PTO * 2 and 4 wheel drive * Front end loader 500kg- 1000kg lift * Bucket and pallet forks * Rear mounted backhoe * Preferable hydrostatic Transmission * Capability to add extra tyres to back axle to reduce ground pressure or wider rear tyres * Current options looked at are new holland boomer series, Kubota EK1-261 and Massey MF1800 however open to other options that fit the specs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fff2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015388-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery


CPV Codes

16700000 - Tractors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,956 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2026 - 16 Mar 2026 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNEST DOE & SONS

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