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title: "Wood School Machinery"
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# Wood School Machinery

Buyer: SYLVA FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6abfd70-6bed-40cb-a8b3-f601c4e2c444

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## Summary

The Sylva Foundation, based in Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire, is currently seeking tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of industrial woodworking machinery. This procurement falls under the industry category of miscellaneous special-purpose machinery and is classified as a limited procurement via a competitive quotation. The tender notice was published on 20th March 2020, with a deadline for responses set for 12 noon on 3rd April 2020. The anticipated date for contract award is 1st May 2020, with a total contract value of £54,550, excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in woodworking machinery and related services. Companies that can provide the specific machinery detailed in the tender, including surface planers, thickness planers, and other woodworking tools, will find this a fitting opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the supply and installation of industrial equipment, as well as those offering training and support services, are particularly well-suited to participate in this competitive procurement process.

## Notice

Sylva Foundation is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver and install/commission industrial woodworking machinery with the specification detailed below. Specification Sylva Foundation is seeking a suitably qualified supplier to supply, deliver and install/commission industrial woodworking machinery with the specification detailed below. Requirements Supply of: 1. Surface Planer With Spiral/Tersa Block minimum 500mm wide Minimum 7 KW motor 2. Thickness Planer With Spiral/Tersa Block minimum 600mm wide Sectional infeed roller Rubber outfeed roller 3. Panel Saw With electronic control (rise/fall & tilt) Minimum 3m sliding table Scoring unit 4. Spindle moulder With electronic control (rise/fall) With integrated Aigner fence 5. 3 roller power feed unit for spindle moulder 6. Large Bandsaw Minimum 500mm wheel diameter Minimum 4HP motor 7. Cross cut saw 400mm blade - 550mm travel 8. Rip Saw 500mm blade capacity Delivery of all machinery to Sylva Foundation Wood Centre, Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire OX14 4QT. Installation/commission of all machinery in the Sylva Foundation Wood School workshop, and induction/training into the installed machines. Procurement and Project Timetable Event Date/Time Tender Notice posted 20th March 2020 Tender response deadline 12 noon, 3rd April 2020 Anticipated contract award 1st May 2020 Duration of Contract The contract to deliver and install the machinery will be issued within four weeks of the tender response deadline. Contract Value The estimated value for this contract is PS54,550 exclusive of VAT. Bids in excess of this will be excluded for being unaffordable. Payment Terms * On awarding the contract, a 20% deposit will be paid. * 70% will be paid prior to delivery and installation. * 10% will be paid following induction and training. Evaluation criteria Please note that 50% of the evaluation criteria is allocated to price, the remainder on the technical specification of the machinery. Return of Tender You must complete and submit your tender response/proposal by email by the tender response deadline of 12 noon on 3rd April 2020. You should send your tender to tender@sylva.org.uk You must provide your tender on headed business paper, detailing the price and specification for each item separately, and any additional costs including delivery, installation, and training. This should be attached to an email. We will not accept any responses submitted by any other method. Any tender delivered after the closing date and time for any reason will be discounted. The Sylva Foundation is not responsible if all or part of your tender is not received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6f086f-2337-4e31-861b-eb790ad7e14a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,550 |
| 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 | SYLVA FOUNDATION |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 4QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42990000 - Miscellaneous special-purpose machinery

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2020 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6f086f-2337-4e31-861b-eb790ad7e14a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb6f086f-2337-4e31-861b-eb790ad7e14a
  20th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d52cb3c4-9984-4a26-a588-38cebe5ce7eb
  Tender Specification
- https://sylva.org.uk/blog/invitation-to-tender-to-supply-woodworking-machinery/
  Tender Notice on the Sylva Foundation website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sylva.org.uk/wood

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