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title: "Fen Harvester"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0596aa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BROADS AUTHORITY"
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# Fen Harvester

Buyer: BROADS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596aa

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## Summary

The Broads Authority, a sub-central government public authority located in Norwich, UK, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a fen harvester, titled "Fen Harvester". This procurement, under the industry category of harvesting machinery, was initiated as a direct award due to the technical reasons associated with the Softrak 140's unique low ground pressure, suitable for sensitive Broads habitats. The procurement was finalized on 10th October 2025, with the contract period running from 10th October 2025 to 31st March 2026. The direct award method was chosen because no other manufacturer in Europe supplies the specified type of vehicle, making the Softrak 140 the sole viable option.

This procurement presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of specialised harvesting machinery, particularly those capable of producing equipment designed for environmentally sensitive areas. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions that can adapt or complement existing Softrak systems could also find collaborative potential. Suppliers capable of offering advanced, low-impact machinery, akin to the Softrak 140, are well-positioned to benefit from this niche market, which prioritises innovation and environmental sensitivity.

## Notice

Purchase of a fen harvester that is a low ground pressure track machine with a diesel engine including a bulk bin with electric chute control and a single man cab.

### Procurement Information

The Softrak 140's extremely low ground pressure makes it the only choice for working sensitively on Broads habitats. No other manufacturer in Europe supplies this type of vehicle or cutting specification. The Softrak has been specially designed to spread the weight of the equipment over a larger area using wide low impact rubber tracks and has been a proven design in the Broads environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £246,036 |
| Contracts value | £246,036 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BROADS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 1RY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Thorpe Hamlet |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGLOGIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16300000 - Harvesting machinery

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 12:55 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2025
- 30 Sep 2025 at 10:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060813-2025
- 9 Sep 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055001-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064191-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060813-2025
  30th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055001-2025
  9th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.broads-authority.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.loglogic.co.uk

## Provenance

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