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title: "Backhoe & trailer"
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# Backhoe & trailer

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8006d267-7d90-4a92-a241-d16c2aef2f91

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## Summary

Natural England, based in Peterlee, England, has awarded an open tender contract for the procurement of a small backhoe with a bucket and a 16x7ft tri-axel trailer to support agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract (ID: NE151124BT), valued at £14,650, was awarded to RICKERBY LIMITED and commenced on 18 December 2024, running until 31 March 2025. The procurement process, which included an open procedure below the financial threshold, concluded with the submission deadline on 6 December 2024, and the tender period started on 13 December 2024.

This tender presents various business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in agricultural machinery and transport equipment. Companies that produce or supply compact tractors and related attachments, such as trailers, would be well-positioned to compete as the backhoe must be compatible with specific equipment (ISEKI TH5370HST). Additionally, businesses offering extended warranties and maintenance plans could benefit from this procurement. The detailed requirements for the backhoe and trailer, including lighting, rear ramp, lashing points, and removable sides, highlight the potential for specialised manufacturing and servicing firms to showcase their product quality and after-sales services.

## Notice

Machinery Specification The Castle Eden Dene NNR team has a requirement for a small backhoe with bucket and a 16x7ft tri-axel trailer. The backhoe will need to be suitable for attachment to a small compact tractor such as an ISEKI TH5370HST, the backhoe will primarily be used for clearing draining ditches within the gorge woodland of Castle Eden Dene. The trailer will be used to transport machinery and vehicles to and from other sites. It will be required to transport a small compact tractor such as an ISEKI TH5370HST or a quad bike and attachments. The required minimum specification for the machinery is as follows: * NEW 16 x 7 ft TRI-AXEL TRAILER WITH LED LIGHTING, FULL REAR RAMP, EIGHT LASHING POINTS, HEADBOARD WITH REMOVABLE SIDES (Please state the Gross Wt, Unladen Wt of trailer). * NEW BACKHOE C/W BUCKET (suitable for use with an ISEKI TH5370HST compact tractor). 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. Prices Prices must be submitted in PS sterling. 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/de96e198-728e-4294-a46c-e0835d7ee40d |
| 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 | £14,650 |
| 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 08:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de96e198-728e-4294-a46c-e0835d7ee40d
- 15 Nov 2024 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428c29c8-ab1c-443f-ac21-cfef7f2e8d96

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de96e198-728e-4294-a46c-e0835d7ee40d
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/428c29c8-ab1c-443f-ac21-cfef7f2e8d96
  15th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bc3ae39-a130-49fa-949a-4d41db9ed2e9
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/756db868-3edc-48ce-8651-6adefdfa2640
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7b9d6a7-5c47-4791-926b-80e7df8ad551
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/75b24b6e-d2ef-49d4-8461-d0c13fb6efa2

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