Tender

Supply of remote controlled flail/mulcher

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 10:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of remote controlled flail/mulcher" under an open procurement method. This tender, categorized within the Agricultural and Forestry Machinery sector, is targeted at delivering goods to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with proposals due by 23rd February 2026 at noon. The contract period is set to begin on 25th February 2026 and conclude on 13th March 2026. Interested parties must submit quotations as per the requirements in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery, particularly those capable of delivering precision-engineered equipment such as remote-controlled flail and mulcher machines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the project is designed to be accessible to smaller organisations. Companies with expertise in innovative machinery and those able to provide custom solutions that meet the detailed specifications will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of remote controlled flail/mulcher

Notice Description

Remote controlled flail/mower machine with the following specifications: * 40HP output * Cutting width of 1.3m or 1.6m * Hydraulic lift -300mm to +400mm * Remote control operation of up to 150m. * Max Weight 1120kg * Operational gradient up to 55 degrees * Two Auxillary Services * Dual joystick control for movement + attachment height * Remote Control rotor speed and gearing control Also a mulcher head with the following specifications: * Ultra heavy hammer flails * Hydraulic front hood * 100mm cutting capacity * 3000rpm rotor speed * +/- 14 degree head angling and floatation * 315kg weight

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011664-2026
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

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 13 Mar 2026 30 days
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
Andrew Nixon
Contact Email
andrew.nixon@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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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