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Supply of remote control flail/mulcher

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Feb 2026 at 10:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England involved the acquisition of a remote-controlled flail/mulcher, aimed at enhancing vegetation management in National Nature Reserve environments. The contracting process, conducted via open competition below-threshold procurement, reached its award stage on 13th March 2026. Notably, the contract was awarded to F H & J Alviti Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Ludlow, Shropshire, for the supply of agricultural machinery. The project encompasses the supply of machinery suitable for cutting and mulching various vegetation types, with operations commencing from 2nd March to 20th March 2026. The procurement was managed under the UK legislative framework outlined in statute 2023/54, with a contract value of £46,000.

This opportunity represents a beneficial avenue for SMEs specialising in agricultural and forestry machinery, particularly those capable of providing innovative vegetation management solutions. Enterprises in manufacturing and supply of specialised machinery like remote-controlled mulchers could thrive in meeting the precise specifications required. With an assigned delivery location within the UK region and the endorsement of Natural England, potential business growth in servicing government contracts and contributing to environmental conservation efforts is promising. Suppliers capable of handling electronic submission processes and demonstrating competitive pricing and outstanding standards aligned with the RFQ are best-suited for pursuing similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of remote control flail/mulcher

Notice Description

The purchase of a remote controlled cutting/mulching machine to be used on a National Nature Reserve setting to be deployed to cut/mulch vegetation such as bramble, bracken, dwarf shrubs such as heather, small saplings and scrub.

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/022771-2026
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£46,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

F H & J Alviti Ltd

Further Information

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