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title: "Iseki compact tractor and side-arm flail"
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# Iseki compact tractor and side-arm flail

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e3ad315-6e97-4165-bb57-7106b65e7ba1

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## Summary

Natural England, the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for acquiring a new Iseki compact tractor and side-arm flail, to assist the Castle Eden Dene NNR team in maintaining the gorge woodland. The procurement falls under the category of Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The open procedure was chosen for this below-threshold procurement, with a tender period closing on 6th December 2024. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2024, with a specified contract period starting immediately on the award date and ending on 31st March 2025.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in supplying agricultural and forestry machinery. Companies specialising in compact tractors and flail mowers, particularly those able to meet the specification requirements for sensitive grassland work, would be well-poised to benefit. The contract was successfully awarded to Rickerby Limited, an SME, highlighting that small and medium enterprises have a strong potential in such open procedures managed by public sector bodies like Natural England. Engaging in similar tenders can facilitate business growth through expanding clientele and gaining valuable experience in fulfilling public sector requirements.

## Notice

The Castle Eden Dene NNR team has a requirement for a new ISEKI (or similar) compact tractor and a side-arm flail to access the gorge woodland of Castle Eden Dene NNR, to cut back the branches that are overhanging footpaths. The vehicle will need to be small with a low centre of gravity due to the narrow paths and steep inclines on site. The flail will be operated close into the cab (not on an extended reach). The tractor will also be required to tow trailers and operate a backhoe. The tractor will also work on sensitive grassland sites and must be able to be transported on the back of a 16x7ft trailer. The required minimum specification for the vehicle is as follows: * NEW ISEKI TH5370HST TRACTOR (or similar) DIESEL ENGINE AIR CON CAB 2X DA REAR SPOOLS, * FRONT WEIGHT FRAME & WEIGHTS * TYRES NEED TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE ON BOTH GRAVEL AND GRASS (minimal damage to grassland sward - possibly 50/50 hybrid tyre) * NEW SIDE ARM FLAIL C/W MOTION CONTROLS & 1M FLAIL HEAD Additional information: 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 17:00 on 06/12/2024. 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/9f728d1b-c5f8-4ab8-8001-ec2ceca29a5a |
| 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 | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,665 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,500 |
| 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 | RICKERBY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f728d1b-c5f8-4ab8-8001-ec2ceca29a5a
- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f958ed90-98da-4bf8-a934-8577821b8b29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f728d1b-c5f8-4ab8-8001-ec2ceca29a5a
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f958ed90-98da-4bf8-a934-8577821b8b29
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2e241d9e-de88-4c89-bb17-2783b6b7f8cd
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f412ee5-c9a7-4fc5-9ec0-c5a04dfdb1d2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a22ec236-d2b4-4dec-872d-6ce6fa61c98a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/0a498e9e-e838-4672-90e6-f6e40a46ee48

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