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Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines (North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire).

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2024 at 19:15

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement involving the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines, including the North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire. This tender falls under the horticultural products category (CPV: 03121000) and has been conducted using a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th November 2024, with the contract set to begin on 1st January 2025 and terminate on 31st July 2027. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2024, with an estimated contract value initially set at £30,000 and an upper value of £50,000. The procurement is particularly supportive of SMEs and VCSEs.

This framework agreement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in horticultural products, particularly those capable of supporting ecological restoration projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the suitability requirements outlined. The successful supplier for this contract is Micropropagation Services (EM) Ltd (BeadaMoss), highlighting a prime opportunity for similar enterprises to engage in future tenders focusing on environmental sustainability and regional restoration initiatives.

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Notice Title

Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines (North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire).

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines (North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-625d4497-8c4d-44bb-9a32-71897b3c3566
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d89008f-3660-4c7a-956c-c079c86cd5f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03121000 - Horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (EM) LTD (BEADAMOSS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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