Supply of Automated Miniplug Transplanter to Forestry England
Forestry England · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Automated Miniplug Transplanter to Forestry England
Awarded 30 Sep 2021
Awarded30 Sep 2021
Value£121,850.00
SupplierFeatherstone Machinery Ltd
AgencyForestry England
RegionNorth West
CategoryAgriculture & Farming
Ended 3y 7mo ago1y 6mo term
Awarded 30 Sept 2021Expired 30 Mar 2023
About
Forestry England awarded a contract to Featherstone Machinery Ltd for the supply of an automated miniplug transplanter at its Delamere Nursery site.
The tractor-mounted machine transplants miniplug-grown tree seedlings into a 5-row format matching the current outdoor nursery layout and accommodates miniplug tray type 345.
Delivery, operational setup, and training of Forestry England personnel were scheduled between 1st March 2022 and 31st March 2022.
The contract value was AUD 121,850.
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