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title: "Flail collector/ Hi-tip Mower"
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# Flail collector/ Hi-tip Mower

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d6d4d1d-9c6f-46e9-903e-c7f5887891bb

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## Summary

Natural England has conducted a procurement process for a flail collector/hi-tip mower aimed at managing grassland restoration projects at Castle Eden Dene's nature reserves, classified under the industry category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services. The procurement, valued at £25,000, was executed using an open procedure below the threshold. The opportunity was particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Located in the North East of England, interested parties were required to submit quotations by 10th January 2025, with the contract period scheduled to run from 20th January to 31st March 2025. Natural England, based in Peterlee, oversaw the tender, which reached the award stage by 23rd January 2025, eventually contracting with Ryetec Industrial Equipment Ltd, a registered SME located in Malton.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs engaged in manufacturing or supplying agricultural machinery that meets precise environmental and operational needs. The demand for equipment with specific features such as a three-point linkage mounted, height-adjustable wheels, and hi-tip capacity means that businesses with expertise in bespoke machine design and production might find this procurement process conducive to growth. Meeting strict specifications for environmentally sensitive grassland management illustrates a potential competitive edge for companies offering innovative, durable solutions to ecological conservation equipment requirements.

## Notice

The Castle Eden Dene NNR team has a requirement for a small heavy duty contractor flail collector for use on its suite of reserves, to help with the effective management of grassland restoration projects on grassland SSSI. Ideally the mower will be suitable for use with a compact tractor and have the option of wheels to support the unit whilst cutting. Note: there is a requirement for the machine to be able to cut vegetation at a height of around 300mm, hence the need for supporting wheels (the mower will only be operated at 300mm when used for cutting the seedheads of invasive tall grasses or when topping thistles), this is to avoid damaging the sensitive herb layer. The mower will primarily be used for sensitive grassland works in the summer months to control invasives, however in the winter we will require it to remove gorse and other woody stems, as well as general grass cutting where grazing intervention is not possible. Wheels or similar are desirable, to allow for elevated cutting and supporting the machine when cutting on uneven ground (to prevent bouncing). Note both wheel design and weight of machine may also be taken into consideration when awarding the contract as the grasslands are sensitive and rutting of sensitive grassland needs to be kept to a minimum. The required minimum specification for the machinery is as follows: * Front feeder plate - assists with intake of tall material. * Wheeled height adjustable - to enable a cutting height of around 300mm. * Hi-tip ability for loading material into trailers. * Safeguards to reducing the risk of damaging the machine from hitting unknown and unseen obstacles. * Suitable cutting heads for work detailed above. * Gearbox with overrun clutch to avoid damage to gearbox or tractor. * Three-point linkage mounted. * HD rotor bearings to withstand shock loads to the rotor in tough environments. * HD Side Skids to help follow the ground and reduce damage to the machine * Appropriate documentation would be expected with all kit, as well as a good level of warranty period. Options for servicing packages would also be required. Additionally: information you will need to detail/ supply will include: * Min Tractor HP required to operate * Machine weight * Minimum lift needed to operate * Cutting width * Carrying capacity of cut material 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 joe.davies@naturalengland.org.uk by 5pm on 10/01/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joe.davies@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/aeb30069-8af9-47a7-8405-4fe966ccf864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,335 |
| 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 | PETERLEE |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR8 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Passfield |
| Westminster constituency | Easington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RYETEC INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb30069-8af9-47a7-8405-4fe966ccf864
- 10 Dec 2024 at 16:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f226-a3be-44d4-984d-fbc7f2ddcb48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aeb30069-8af9-47a7-8405-4fe966ccf864
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f3f226-a3be-44d4-984d-fbc7f2ddcb48
  10th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55206a76-ed63-4a44-b1bd-b105d876fc69
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/02aca0d8-8f53-40e7-8c8a-abf2c3aeba1b
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c55b098-a173-42e1-aa35-eea1ed6d3ba3
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/84808bf0-c22d-4f95-8ae5-ff9eda11e9df

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