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title: "Ground Preparation Forest Scarifiers"
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# Ground Preparation Forest Scarifiers

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c483e3f-897d-4a2c-9b4d-b55e69d8f0d9

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is currently engaged in the procurement of ground preparation machinery specifically for use in planting activities, titled "Ground Preparation Forest Scarifiers." This tender falls under the industry category of agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation, with a total contract value of £74,450. The procurement process is classified as a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The crucial phases include a planning stage marked by an engagement deadline on 4th September 2020 and a contract award date of 27th October 2020.

This procurement tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying agricultural machinery compatible with standard tractors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this opportunity, especially if they can supply heavy-duty, tractor-mounted equipment capable of operating in challenging terrains, such as the New Forest in Hampshire. Businesses that can provide robust UK parts and service support, as well as a solid operational delivery framework, will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARDED Tractor mounted machine to carry out ground preparation work for planting, which is capable of removing heavy brash/mulch and soil to leave a clean trench to plant trees in. Specification of the essential requirements of the equipment: The machine needs to be able to be mounted on the three point linkage and be physically and hydraulically compatible with standard agricultural tractors we many deploy such as Valtra/ Case/ Claas/ John Deere machines with power outputs of between 120 to 200hp. Needs to be of heavy-duty construction to cope with the rough terrain and other on-site conditions (Large stumps 60-90 cm max dia.) and left over harvesting produce) as found in the New forest and surrounding areas. It needs to have an adjustable width control to suit different plant spacing's of between 1.9meters to 2.5 meters. It will need Hydraulically powered discs to help clear the brash/mulch and soil. It also will need the ability to put Hydraulic downward pressure on the ground, to enable a clean trench to be created to the depth required. This would reduce the number of passes required to create a trench suitable to plant in. Must have a UK parts and service support & back up and provide operational support on site at the time of delivery in the New Forest Hampshire. The machine will need to be supplied with a 12-month manufacturers warranty and support and must be deliverable within 6 months of ordering.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42242c33-99ff-4b39-b90a-a9f40970e16e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 27 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,450 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PAUL VIDGEN FOREST MACHINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2020 at 17:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42242c33-99ff-4b39-b90a-a9f40970e16e
- 20 Aug 2020 at 08:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1154c08-e4a0-458a-8bff-73a2ba23d154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42242c33-99ff-4b39-b90a-a9f40970e16e
  18th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1154c08-e4a0-458a-8bff-73a2ba23d154
  20th August 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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