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title: "Supple of McConnell Robocut RC56 - Including Forest Head"
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buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Supple of McConnell Robocut RC56 - Including Forest Head

Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-42f557cf-359e-4ea0-a220-efac44f1d025

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## Summary

Kettering Borough Council is initiating a procurement process for the supply of a McConnell Robocut RC56, including a forest head. This opportunity falls under the agricultural machinery category and is located in Kettering, England. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates include the publication of the invitation to tender on 14 January 2021, a deadline for clarification questions by noon on 19 January 2021, and the submission deadline for quotations by noon on 21 January 2021. The evaluation of quotations is scheduled for 22 January 2021, with the award decision also made on the same day, and the proposed contract start date is 25 January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the agricultural machinery sector, particularly those specialising in supply and equipment relevant to land maintenance and forestry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide competitive advantages through innovation and agility. Businesses well-suited to compete in this tender should have the capability to meet specific technical requirements outlined in the tender documents and ensure timely delivery within the proposed contract period, which runs from 25 January to 8 February 2021.

## Notice

Supply of McConnell Robocut RC56- Including Forest Head Additional information: The procurement timescales and deadlines are: 1. Invitation to Quotation/ Tender published on Contracts Finder - 14/01/2021 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 noon on 19/01/2021 3. Deadline for Quotation/ Tender Responses - 12 noon on 21/01/2021 4. Quotation Evaluation - 22/01/2021 5. Award Decision - 22/01/2021 6. Proposed Contract Start Date - 25/01/2021 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity, then please download the documents. Any queries about this ITQ/ ITT, the requirements, the procurement process, or the proposed Contract, must be raised with Vicky Caswell via vickycaswell@kettering.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e5d23c-e3bd-4a40-9c96-5bd620093581 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2021 - 8 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16000000 - Agricultural machinery

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e5d23c-e3bd-4a40-9c96-5bd620093581

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75e5d23c-e3bd-4a40-9c96-5bd620093581
  14th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/70d8c839-9b21-4b7c-a7b1-e8b22a715bcc
  Part 1 - General Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dec472da-525c-48a9-9ae9-7e179be851c3
  Part 2 - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8e11242b-9a25-4b72-9810-d16f310a3a4b
  Part 3 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe25be98-ea54-47f4-aece-5160ace7c314
  Part 4 - Quotation Response

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