Scope
Reference
NE03-02-26SLNNR
Description
Remote controlled flail/mower machine with the following specifications:
• 40HP output
• Cutting width of 1.3m or 1.6m
• Hydraulic lift -300mm to +400mm
• Remote control operation of up to 150m.
• Max Weight 1120kg
• Operational gradient up to 55 degrees
• Two Auxillary Services
• Dual joystick control for movement + attachment height
• Remote Control rotor speed and gearing control
Also a mulcher head with the following specifications:
• Ultra heavy hammer flails
• Hydraulic front hood
• 100mm cutting capacity
• 3000rpm rotor speed
• +/- 14 degree head angling and floatation
• 315kg weight
Total value (estimated)
- £46,000 excluding VAT
- £55,200 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 February 2026 to 13 March 2026
- 17 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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 Andrew Nixon (andrew.nixon@naturalengland.org.uk) by 23/02/2026 at 12:00 noon
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to andrew.nixon@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
Full details available in the RFQ.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Flail-Mulcher RFQ Final.docx
RFQ
Mulcher Contract Final.docx
Order Form
NE_Commercial Response basic Final.docx
Commercial Response
Specifications Remote Controlled flail-mulcher Final.docx
Specification
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Andrew Nixon
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government