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Framework for growing common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Apr 2024 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the framework agreement to grow common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines. The procurement stage was completed, with a total contract value of £480,000. The contract period starts on March 25, 2024, and ends on March 24, 2025. The procurement process was open, and the tender deadline was March 4, 2024. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry classification is agricultural and horticultural products.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural and horticultural products to bid for contracts with Durham County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete. The contract is for suppliers to grow and deliver common cottongrass for restoration purposes in the North Pennines region, providing businesses with a chance to contribute to environmental restoration efforts while expanding their market reach and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for growing common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for growing, supply and delivery of common cottongrass - Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines. Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org) and access the tender using reference DN703871. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system, please contact the NEPO helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided for Providers by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. Please use the method below that is appropriate to the issue that you are experiencing. . * Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com (http://proactis.kayako.com)) - To be used by Suppliers for non-time critical issues i.e. password resets / account queries, finding information, accessing the tender, etc. * Email (ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com) - To be used in same way as ticketing system. Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2800b4d4-6656-4825-ac59-12d663b4ba62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3cfdc6-7564-402b-9186-1c3703dba068
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CHEVIOT TREES

ELSOMS TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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