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GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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22 Sep 2021 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Forestry England with the awarding of a contract for an automated miniplug transplanter at their Delamere Nursery site in Bristol, UK. Classified under specialist agricultural or forestry machinery, this contract is valued at £121,850 and was awarded on 17th September 2021, with an operational delivery and training timeframe set between 1st March 2022 and 31st March 2022. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2023.

This opportunity may foster growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those that specialise in agricultural machinery or forestry equipment. Businesses capable of providing tractor-mounted machines for transplanting tree seedlings and meeting the stipulated technical requirements are especially well-suited to compete for contracts like this. Engaging in such tenders can enhance supplier networks and contribute significantly to business expansion in the agriculture sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD We are awarding a contract for the supply of an automated miniplug transplanter at our Delamere Nursery site. Our intention is to award this contract and have the automated miniplug transplanter delivered, operational & Forestry England personnel trained between 1st March 2022 (earliest date) and 31st March 2022 (latest date). The Contractor shall provide a tractor mounted machine to transplant miniplug grown tree seedlings into a 5-row format that matches the current layout in our outdoor nurseries. The machine must accommodate miniplug tray type 345. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47f5a391-248e-4a1e-a6c6-60de7e19edeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0282c9f-2764-4957-84ff-682e81954481
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,850 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,850 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FEATHERSTONE MACHINERY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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