Tender

GB-Bristol: Plant and Seed Supply Nursery Management Software

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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18 Jul 2025 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking to procure a Plant and Seed Supply Nursery Management Software, as stated in the tender titled "GB-Bristol: Plant and Seed Supply Nursery Management Software". This procurement process is categorised under the "Software package and information systems" industry and takes place in various international locations, including the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories. The tender is in the "active" stage, with an open procurement method, and the closing date for submissions is set for 18th August 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 22nd September 2025 and conclude by 21st September 2030. The total estimated value of this procurement is £500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in software development with a focus on supply chain and logistics management systems would find this opportunity particularly aligned with their expertise. With the broad geographical scope covered by this procurement, firms with experience in deploying software solutions across multiple regions will be especially well-positioned to compete efficiently in this process. The open procedure nature of this tender process ensures a competitive environment that welcomes a diverse range of participants with the capacity to enhance their business through government contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Plant and Seed Supply Nursery Management Software

Notice Description

Forestry England Plant and Seed Supply (PSS) nursery seeks to procure a specialist software system for managing the ordering, allocation, despatch, and delivery of trees from the nursery to geographical Forestry districts throughout England. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d26f8aac-6505-4b32-9181-3c07c2a3368e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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