Award

To supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines Project for Autumn/Winter 2024/25

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

23 Sep 2024 at 09:37

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2024 at 09:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, based in Buxton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to ALBA TREES LIMITED for the supply of 35,890 native hardwood saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Tree-nursery products (CPV 03450000), involves delivering saplings to three project sites in the East Midlands region. The tender process, now at the Award stage, utilised an open procedure below threshold and spanned from 27 June 2024 to 17 July 2024. The overall contract period is from 2 September 2024 to 28 March 2025, with the awarded contract value being £22,217 VAT exclusive. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 17 July 2024 and the award date of 16 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in forestry, nurseries, and plant logistics would be well-positioned to compete, enabling them to expand their market reach and contribute to a high-profile environmental project. Comprehensive Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and clear communication channels with Natural England facilitate a transparent and competitive bidding process, offering an advantageous platform for relevant enterprises to showcase their capabilities and secure valuable contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines Project for Autumn/Winter 2024/25

Notice Description

To supply 35,890 saplings of specified native hardwood saplings suitable for planting in Tilio-acerion ravine woodlands, via batched deliveries to three project sites. Supply and delivery to take place between September 2024 - March 2025. Quantities, species, delivery sites and intervals are all included in the supporting documentation. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to kathryn.cox@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 17/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to the technical aspects of this opportunity, please submit these via email to mark.young@naturalengland.org.uk. Questions regarding the procurement process should be submitted via email to kathryn.cox@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cedcc2b-a667-4a11-9808-4a0f13293469
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c7461c-ba58-46d6-a2c5-a1ea4ac8c141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,217 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 28 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUXTON
Postcode
SK17 0DG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Hartington & Taddington
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALBA TREES

Further Information

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