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title: "Conifer and Broadleaf Seed Processing Equipment"
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buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)"
published: "2022-04-29"
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# Conifer and Broadleaf Seed Processing Equipment

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ce98b84-2836-456d-bc82-2d90932100e2

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, is currently conducting a tender for the design, supply, and installation of conifer and broadleaf seed processing equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of specialist agricultural or forestry machinery and has a total estimated value of £500,000. The tender was published on 29th April 2022, and interested parties have until 7th June 2022 to submit their proposals. The contract period is set to commence on 18th July 2022, lasting until 17th July 2027. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing for broad competition among potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural and forestry machinery, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke design and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender process, which may lead to long-term contracts and partnerships with a reputable buying organisation. Competitors may include manufacturers of forestry equipment, as well as companies offering maintenance and servicing solutions, creating an avenue for growth within the sector.

## Notice

We are awarding a contract for the design, supply and installation of conifer & broadleaf tree seed processing machinery & equipment, at an established Forestry England site, with a servicing and maintenance contract for the machines supplied. The machinery & equipment is to be installed into a new purpose built facility, which has currently been progressed to RIBA work stage 2, Concept Design.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc00b8c-5618-4fb5-822b-b63d011f64bc |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jul 2022 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2022 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc00b8c-5618-4fb5-822b-b63d011f64bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fc00b8c-5618-4fb5-822b-b63d011f64bc
  29th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Specialist-agricultural-or-forestry-machinery./FXZE794Q5A
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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