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title: "GB-Bristol: Plant & Seed Supply (PSS) - Mobile Roller bench and irrigation development"
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published: "2023-04-27"
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# GB-Bristol: Plant & Seed Supply (PSS) - Mobile Roller bench and irrigation development

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-851f236e-c5de-4750-9828-c6cbe55a3d1a

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has issued a tender titled "GB-Bristol: Plant & Seed Supply (PSS) - Mobile Roller bench and irrigation development" in the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products category. This procurement opportunity, located in Bristol, involves the construction of structures to expand plant production capacity. The tender is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by May 31, 2023. The contract period spans from July 3, 2023, to March 30, 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the works sector to participate in the development of plant production infrastructure. Businesses specialising in structures construction work and structural products are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, providing transparency and equal opportunity for eligible businesses. The contracting authority has highlighted the suitability of SMEs to participate in this tender, emphasising that selection will be based on set criteria rather than size or scale.

## Notice

The works are to increase the containerised standing out areas by approximately 1.5Ha to free up space within the glasshouse and facilitate increased cell grown plant production based on current operations. The extension to standing out provision will employ a free standing roller rail and container configuration to ensure compatibility with the existing infrastructure. Development operations entail removal of topsoil and limited grading/levelling of the substrate followed by the laying and compaction of stone and geomembrane /root barrier to form a base for the new rails, which are grounded onto concrete pads. New concrete aprons will form walkways to facilitate safe access. The containers require irrigation provision. The current system employs pivot sprinklers which while effective, is target limited and results in high water use. The provision of boom irrigation is to be investigated as a preferred water conservation strategy. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664a6620-7f7a-4f22-9e38-422767b83d7d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 30 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 44200000 - Structural products
- 45223000 - Structures construction work

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2023 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664a6620-7f7a-4f22-9e38-422767b83d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664a6620-7f7a-4f22-9e38-422767b83d7d
  27th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Plant-&-Seed-Supply-(PSS)---Mobile-Roller-bench-and-irrigation-development/M562FDYAR5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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