New Ryetec Contractor Flail Mower Collector C2200CHS Super

Natural England is procuring a new Ryetec Contractor Flail Mower Collector C2200CHS Super, with an estimated value of 30,000 pounds excluding VAT. The equipment must include a PTO shaft and guard, a front feeder plate, and a volume reduction bar, and it must be fully compatible with a Valtra N135EA tractor. The contract encompasses the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and operator familiarisation at Arne Farm in Wareham, Dorset, with a delivery deadline on or before December 11, 2026. The supplier is also required to provide ongoing servicing, warranty support, maintenance, spare parts, and technical assistance, while ensuring the machinery complies with all current UK health and safety legislation and standards. The contract will be awarded based on the most advantageous tender, using a weighted scoring system consisting of 60 percent technical evaluation and 40 percent commercial cost. Technical criteria focus on supply capability, delivery, support services, and health and safety compliance. The agreement includes a contractor liability cap of 5 million pounds and requires strict adherence to the General Data Protection Regulations 2018. The procurement process is reserved for UK suppliers, with a particular suitability for SMEs, and requires bidders to certify they are free from mandatory exclusion grounds.