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LIFEquake Pistenbully mulcher head

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Natural Resources Wales, a central government public authority, has recently reached the award and contract completion stages. The procurement involved acquiring a new "LIFEquake Pistenbully mulcher head" for forestry applications, specifically designed to enhance efficiency in managing scrub on conservation sites in Wales. The process, carried out using the procurement method "below threshold - without competition," was completed with the contract being awarded to Off-Piste Agri Ltd on 16 December 2025, with the contract taking effect from 1 January 2026 until 31 January 2026. The total contract value grossed £47,215.50, with the main procurement category being goods located in the UKL region of the United Kingdom within the agricultural and forestry machinery industry.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying agricultural and forestry machinery. SMEs, similar to Off-Piste Agri Ltd, which are agile and capable of offering specialised equipment, would be particularly well-suited to competing in similar procurement processes. This contract underlines the demand for innovative and durable machinery solutions that can support environmental and conservation projects, reflecting the growing market for eco-friendly and efficient technology solutions in public sector contracts. The award of this contract to a smaller firm suggests a favourable environment for SMEs looking to expand their market reach in public procurement.

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Notice Title

LIFEquake Pistenbully mulcher head

Notice Description

Purchase of a new mulcher head designed for forestry sites. It will be a heavier duty head that will be able to do a more efficient job of clearing scrub on the sites with less down-time due to mechanical issues. It will be used mainly on LIFEquake sites, but will be available to other teams to use. LIFEquake (LIFE20 NAT/UK/000137) is a 5-yr EU funded project, run by NRW, working on 7 SACs in Wales - Crymlyn, Gweunydd Blaencleddau, NW Pembrokeshire Commons, Preseli, Rhos Goch, Cors Caron & Corsydd Eifionydd. Securing the resilience of transition mire & quaking bog in Wales. The aim is to bring internationally important habitats and species of the peatlands into good condition. Currently these rare and threatened wildlife features are in an unfavourable condition and at risk of further decline. Pistenbully machine is a low ground pressure machine capable of accessing the very wet sites in the LIFEquake project. A new mulcher head is required to effectively manage this sites, due to a lot of mechanical issues with the current flail head.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06089a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004300-2026
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

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

16800000 - Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,477 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
Matthew Griffiths
Contact Email
procurement@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFF-PISTE AGRI

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