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title: "Tractor with low pressure tracks, front linkage and front loader"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514323"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS NORTHERN IRELAND"
published: "2018-02-15"
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# Tractor with low pressure tracks, front linkage and front loader

Buyer: ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS NORTHERN IRELAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514323

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## Summary

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Northern Ireland is seeking tenders for the supply of a new 110-120hp four-wheel-drive tractor, featuring a low-pressure track system, front linkage, and front loader. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the selection of the successful bid completed. The tender was initially opened on 15th November 2017, and the contract was subsequently signed on 18th December 2017, with a total contract value of £106,750. The delivery location for the tractor is the RSPB Reserve at Castle Archdale, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural machinery and related goods, particularly those that can offer high-quality, eco-friendly equipment suitable for delicate environments. Companies experienced in providing advanced tractors and equipment necessary for environmental protection projects will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. With the backing of the European Regional Development Fund for the Co-operation Across Borders for Biodiversity project, suppliers are encouraged to submit innovative bids that meet the technical specifications outlined by the RSPB.

## Notice

The RSPB has acquired the necessary funding and is currently inviting tenders from interested parties to supply a new 110-120hp four wheel drive tractor complete with a conversion rubber track system, front linkage and a front loader to the RSPB at Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Details of the project can be found in the enclosed document. If you would like to be considered, please complete the attached form and return it with all necessary accompanying information no later than 12.00 on 15th November 2017 via email, post or through the eSourcingNI, eTenders or Public Contracts Scotland websites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background The RSPB in Northern Ireland intends to improve the habitat around Lower and Upper Lough Erne in County Fermanagh to make it more attractive for breeding wading birds. The habitat improvement will be made possible by providing a low ground pressure tractor capable of traversing sensitive wetlands. This habitat management work is part of the larger Co-operation Across Borders for Biodiversity project (CABB) funded by the European Regional Development Fund as part of the INTERREG VA Programme which is managed by the Special European Union Programmes Body. RSPB Northern Ireland (RSPB NI) is the lead partner in the CABB project and we will be working with RSPB Scotland, BirdWatch Ireland, Northern Ireland Water, Butterfly Conservation and Moors for the Future to improve conditions for wading birds, blanket and lowland raised bogs and associated species. RSPB NI is now seeking tenders from interested suppliers, via a tender process, to supply a 110-120 horse power four wheel drive tractor with a conversion rubber track system, front linkage and front loader to its Castle Archdale base, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Supply one 110 -120 horse-power, four-wheel-drive tractor with a conversion rubber track system, front linkage and front loader to the RSPB at Castle Archdale, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Specification of the tractor, track system and front loader: Specifications to include:- Tractor 110 hp - 120 hp Four-wheel drive Conversion rubber track system with high tread Maximum total weight of 6.5 tonnes Minimum ground clearance of 45cm Track width up to 2.1 meters or wider 40km gear box Minimum of 12 x 12 Automatic Gearbox Front Suspension Front Linkage and P.T.O Cab Suspension 115 Litre minimum Fuel Tank Ad Blue or alternative eco equivalent 540/540E/1000 PTO 4 Remote Valves Front loader Track system Rubber tracks High tread Track width up to 2.1 meters or wider Front axle footprint minimum of 1m2 Rear axle footprint minimum of 1.75m2 Front loader Quick attach/ detach Single coupling 1 tonne minimum lift capacity. CABB is an Interreg VA project funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Government in Ireland and the Northern Ireland Executive. Interreg VA is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310344 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £107,000 |
| Lots value | £107,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £106,750 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS NORTHERN IRELAND |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 7QT |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Belvoir |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHNSTON GILPIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16700000 - Tractors

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310344
- 6 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297587

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT297587&idx=1
  6th October 2017 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297587
  Tractor with low pressure tracks, front linkage and front loader - The RSPB has acquired the necessary funding and is currently inviting tenders from interested parties to supply a new 110-120hp four wheel drive tractor complete with a conversion rubber track system, front linkage and a front loader to the RSPB at Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Details of the project can be found in the enclosed document. If you would like to be considered, please complete the attached form and return it with all necessary accompanying information no later than 12.00 on 15th November 2017 via email, post or through the eSourcingNI, eTenders or Public Contracts Scotland websites.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310344
  Tractor with low pressure tracks, front linkage and front loader - The RSPB has acquired the necessary funding and is currently inviting tenders from interested parties to supply a new 110-120hp four wheel drive tractor complete with a conversion rubber track system, front linkage and a front loader to the RSPB at Castle Archdale, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Details of the project can be found in the enclosed document. If you would like to be considered, please complete the attached form and return it with all necessary accompanying information no later than 12.00 on 15th November 2017 via email, post or through the eSourcingNI, eTenders or Public Contracts Scotland websites.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.rspb.org.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514323

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