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title: "North Cumbria National Nature Reserves LogLogic Soft Track 65 - refurbish and upgrade"
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# North Cumbria National Nature Reserves LogLogic Soft Track 65 - refurbish and upgrade

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c08d06b-626a-4ddf-984d-3e1307e30918

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the refurbishment and upgrade of the LogLogic Soft Track 65 used in North Cumbria National Nature Reserves. This project falls under the industry category of special-purpose motor vehicles. The contract, valued at £36,705, aims to ensure the conservation management vehicle is fully serviced, repaired, and upgraded to meet necessary specifications. The work contract period begins on 1st December 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, with the upgraded vehicle to be delivered back to Cumbria. Key contacts for this procurement included Emma Austin from Natural England. The procurement process utilised an open procedure and was below the threshold.

This opportunity represents substantial growth potential for businesses skilled in heavy machinery servicing and upgrades, particularly those suited to meeting stringent health and safety compatibility requirements. SMEs in the mechanical and vehicle refurbishment industries could find substantial benefits from engaging in such public tenders, as the project aligns with high complexity and precise technical specifications. Enterprises specialising in conservation equipment and custom machinery modifications are particularly well-suited for similar tenders, presenting avenues for reputation building and long-term partnerships with prominent public sector organisations like Natural England.

## Notice

Major overhaul and upgrade to LogLogic softtrack 65 low ground pressure machine. Current machine is over 15 years old and requires a full service, repairs and upgrade to a specification that will ensure compatibility with Loglogic attachments and H&S improvements. The upgrade is required over the winter of 2024-25 to be ready to deliver conservation management on our National Nature Reserves in spring 2025, and the request includes transport and delivery of the vehicle back to Cumbria on completion. To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Emma.Austin@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 31st October 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Emma.Austin@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a0f722-f53c-4810-ba8b-3ef9fecd3f50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,705 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | KIRKBRIDE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA7 5JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Thursby |
| Westminster constituency | Penrith and Solway |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGLOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a0f722-f53c-4810-ba8b-3ef9fecd3f50
- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137b7adf-914b-4dab-a487-179f2711e8cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a0f722-f53c-4810-ba8b-3ef9fecd3f50
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137b7adf-914b-4dab-a487-179f2711e8cf
  17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c896e6a9-cc99-484e-b352-34a96d439e0c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7036d177-2190-401e-8340-12e1ed0b59d3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b4d6f3f6-1c42-4ccb-a340-b3c1aeefc89d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/44d1df7c-bd37-4727-95e4-bab875f75635
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/23132922-0cbe-43f0-8c7e-ff0eacb8b4d7

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