Tender

GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 17:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Forestry England, which is based in Bristol, seeking a contractor to supply an automated miniplug transplanter for their Delamere Nursery site. The tender, titled "GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter," is currently in the Tender stage and is part of the goods category, specifically specialised agricultural machinery. The deadline for submissions is 6th August 2021, with the intention to deliver the machine and train staff between 1st March 2022 and 31st March 2022. The total value of the contract is £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. This open procurement process allows for broad participation.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in agricultural machinery. Businesses that manufacture or supply equipment for forestry and agriculture, especially those experienced in automated systems, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender can not only foster relationships with a key public sector entity like Forestry England but also open avenues for future contracts within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter

Notice Description

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-f99ae072-9c6a-4e3b-bcf3-743ba3b076e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10b0009-b198-4600-80a7-4dc1704212e7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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