Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce7-4b4d-7298-91ec-97d12bae5e24/backhoe-trailer awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Backhoe & trailer [Natural England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/natural-england) Estimated value £10,000 to £41,665 Published 15 Nov 2024 Deadline Closed 6 Dec 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Machinery Specification The Castle Eden Dene NNR team has a requirement for a small backhoe with bucket and a 16x7ft tri-axel trailer. The backhoe will need to be suitable for attachment to a small compact tractor such as an ISEKI TH5370HST, the backhoe will primarily be used for clearing draining ditches within the gorge woodland of Castle Eden Dene. The trailer will be used to transport machinery and vehicles to and from other sites. It will be required to transport a small compact tractor such as an ISEKI TH5370HST or a quad bike and attachments. The required minimum specification for the machinery is as follows: • NEW 16 x 7 ft TRI-AXEL TRAILER WITH LED LIGHTING, FULL REAR RAMP, EIGHT LASHING POINTS, HEADBOARD WITH REMOVABLE SIDES (Please state the Gross Wt, Unladen Wt of trailer). • NEW BACKHOE C/W BUCKET (suitable for use with an ISEKI TH5370HST compact tractor). Appropriate documentation would be expected with all kit, as well as a good level of warranty period. Options for servicing packages would also be required. ### Prices Prices must be submitted in £ sterling. Additional information: 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 by 17:00 on 06/12/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to . Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Read full description ## CPV classification Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8006d267-7d90-4a92-a241-d16c2aef2f91) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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