Tender

Arboricultural Services in Support of Plant Health Operations

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is seeking to award a framework agreement for "Arboricultural Services in Support of Plant Health Operations" across England, specifically targeting forestry services under the CPV classification. The procurement process is currently active, having been published on 10th January 2020, with a tender period set to conclude on 17th February 2020. The contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2020, running until 31st March 2024, allowing for annual break points depending on factors such as performance and budget. This initiative is categorized as an open procedure, providing a transparent platform for potential bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in forestry and pest management services, eager to support the operations of Plant Health England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender especially relevant, as it is designed to encourage their participation, while larger firms may also compete to deliver these critical services. Businesses positioned in or capable of servicing the West Midlands region should consider preparing their bids as they could play a crucial role in maintaining plant health and managing pest outbreaks effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arboricultural Services in Support of Plant Health Operations

Notice Description

We will be awarding a framework agreement for arboricultural services in England to support Plant Health England in order to facilitate work resulting from suspicion of pest or disease presence. The work may include working directly for the Forestry Commission or the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA), an executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Our intention is to award this framework agreement for a period of four years starting from 01/04/2020. Annual break points will be available within the framework agreement each year at which time we will decide whether the framework agreement will continue. The decision whether to use break points will be at our discretion and we will base it on the following factors: satisfactory performance, budget availability, level of pest & disease outbreaks requiring arboricultural services, and ministerial decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef449cfc-b0a6-4120-ad54-18072c61d934
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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