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title: "GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter"
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# GB-Bristol: Automated miniplug transplanter

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f99ae072-9c6a-4e3b-bcf3-743ba3b076e3

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10b0009-b198-4600-80a7-4dc1704212e7 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 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

- 16 - Agricultural machinery

### Codes

- 16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10b0009-b198-4600-80a7-4dc1704212e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d10b0009-b198-4600-80a7-4dc1704212e7
  8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Automated-miniplug-transplanter/N69D7KMNPR
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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