---
title: "Supply of remote control flail/mulcher"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064bef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2026-03-13"
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# Supply of remote control flail/mulcher

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064bef

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Natural England involved the acquisition of a remote-controlled flail/mulcher, aimed at enhancing vegetation management in National Nature Reserve environments. The contracting process, conducted via open competition below-threshold procurement, reached its award stage on 13th March 2026. Notably, the contract was awarded to F H & J Alviti Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Ludlow, Shropshire, for the supply of agricultural machinery. The project encompasses the supply of machinery suitable for cutting and mulching various vegetation types, with operations commencing from 2nd March to 20th March 2026. The procurement was managed under the UK legislative framework outlined in statute 2023/54, with a contract value of £46,000.

This opportunity represents a beneficial avenue for SMEs specialising in agricultural and forestry machinery, particularly those capable of providing innovative vegetation management solutions. Enterprises in manufacturing and supply of specialised machinery like remote-controlled mulchers could thrive in meeting the precise specifications required. With an assigned delivery location within the UK region and the endorsement of Natural England, potential business growth in servicing government contracts and contributing to environmental conservation efforts is promising. Suppliers capable of handling electronic submission processes and demonstrating competitive pricing and outstanding standards aligned with the RFQ are best-suited for pursuing similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The purchase of a remote controlled cutting/mulching machine to be used on a National Nature Reserve setting to be deployed to cut/mulch vegetation such as bramble, bracken, dwarf shrubs such as heather, small saplings and scrub.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022771-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | £46,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | F H & J ALVITI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022771-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011664-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022771-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011664-2026
  10th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11711
  RFQ
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11712
  Order Form
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11713
  Commercial Response
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11714
  Specification

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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