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title: "Compact Tractor and Flail"
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buyer: "STRATTON ST MARGARET PARISH COUNCIL"
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# Compact Tractor and Flail

Buyer: STRATTON ST MARGARET PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92468606-c01f-40a7-a11d-43ae6a11c115

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## Summary

Stratton St Margaret Parish Council has initiated a tender process titled "Compact Tractor and Flail", aiming to procure a compact tractor and small rotary flail for maintaining small alleyways within residential areas. This tender falls under the industry category of Specialist Agricultural or Forestry Machinery and related products, with procurement activities taking place in Swindon (postal code SN34NF). The process is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 1st November 2024 and a swift contract period running from 2nd to 5th November 2024. The procurement method is limited, entailing a competitive quotation process below the established threshold, to ensure comprehensive and accurate submissions.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural or forestry machinery, vehicle bodies, and trailers, particularly those able to meet the stringent size, power, and control system requirements specified. Ideal contenders are likely to include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to deliver specialised, compact machinery solutions. The project’s tight deadlines and well-defined specifications make it an attractive venture for agile businesses ready to capitalize on rapid deployment and fulfilment.

## Notice

We are looking for a compact tractor and small rotary flail that can be used to cut back small alleyways in hedges in built up residential areas. * The tractor MUST be small enough to move up narrow alleyways. Please ensure you include the EXACT measurements in tender submission documents. * Tractor must have cab * 40HP tractor with a well-matched rotary flail (sidearm), not maxing out the tractor. * Electronic control system is essential. * Must be able to run a small vertidrain moving forward (e.g. VD7416)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a57b457-7c5d-401b-8589-78ea9c6649bd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2024 - 5 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | STRATTON ST MARGARET PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 7JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Penhill and Upper Stratton |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery
- 16700000 - Tractors
- 16800000 - Parts of agricultural and forestry machinery
- 34100000 - Motor vehicles
- 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 10:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a57b457-7c5d-401b-8589-78ea9c6649bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a57b457-7c5d-401b-8589-78ea9c6649bd
  17th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d7b4f295-3fd1-458f-b57a-35c3fcf6091a
  We are looking for a compact tractor and small rotary flail that can be used to cut back small alleyways in hedges in built up residential areas. * The tractor MUST be small enough to move up narrow alleyways. Please ensure you include the EXACT measurements in tender submission documents. * Tractor must have cab * 40HP tractor with a well-matched rotary flail (sidearm), not maxing out the tractor. * Electronic control system is essential. * Must be able to run a small vertidrain moving forward (e.g. VD7416)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.strattonstmargaret.gov.uk/our-services/open-spaces/

## Provenance

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