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title: "Purchase of a Forestry Tractor and Loading Trailer"
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# Purchase of a Forestry Tractor and Loading Trailer

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3210f373-08bc-4025-8be0-2735534a2af4

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## Summary

The Wakefield Council Customer Service has successfully completed a procurement process for the outright purchase of a Forestry Tractor and Loading Trailer, with a total value of £140,840. This project falls under the 'goods' category, specifically related to tractors, within the industry. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period spans from 23 January 2018 to 22 January 2025. The awarding decision was made on 27 December 2017, and the tender period concluded on 31 October 2017, with the contractor selected being Sovereign Agricultural Services Limited, based in Kirkburton, Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery and equipment, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions and excellent after-sales support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, as the procurement was open to such entities. With the Council's commitment to obtaining high-quality equipment that is fit for purpose, suppliers capable of demonstrating reliability and a strong service record will find this a valuable opportunity for growth and expansion.

## Notice

The Council has an immediate requirement to outright purchase a Forestry tractor complete with Forwarding Trailer. The equipment offered is to be new and unused. It is essential that the Council is supported by equipment that is fit for purpose and the most suitable for types of operations the Council undertakes as described in the tender documentation. The Council expects a first class after-sales service from the successful Supplier to ensure a high quality of service delivery is maintained throughout the life expectancy of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e59c86-2e42-4c0c-85f0-40312b9bbf9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2018 - 22 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,840 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,840 |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOVEREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16700000 - Tractors

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2018 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e59c86-2e42-4c0c-85f0-40312b9bbf9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7e59c86-2e42-4c0c-85f0-40312b9bbf9f
  1st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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