Tender

Request for Quotation - Seeds

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

30 Jun 2022 at 12:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Highways England, which is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Request for Quotation - Seeds" under the goods category. This opportunity aims to support their commitment to plant 5 million trees across England over the next five years, with an initial seed order deadline set for 1st September 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 15th July 2022. Interested suppliers can submit their quotations via the Bravo e-sourcing portal, with a project value of up to £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in horticulture, seed supply, and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those that can provide regional varieties of seeds and demonstrate sustainability practices. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility in the market and enable them to contribute significantly to national reforestation efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation - Seeds

Notice Description

National Highways have committed to plant 5 million trees across England over a 5-year period inc regional varieties. Depending on which region(s) and the landscape character surrounding our projects, would determine on which species and quantities would be required. National Highways aim is to place a seed order by 1st September, up to the value of PS50,000 and <Supplier> commit to either: - fulfilling the order or, - providing National Highways with a percentage of the order placed, equal to the percentages offered to their other clients who have also placed orders by 1st September. Additional information: The Request for Quotation information can be found on and responses should be submitted via Bravo, National Highways e-sourcing portal. https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. Suppliers will be required to register on Bravo to access the information. Registration is free and takes only minutes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f391f83-5c20-47a6-bd75-01f1ce064879
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92812465-14ac-4ae7-bce8-133b2c121d8a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03111000 - Seeds

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 6-12 months
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
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU1 4LZ
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
Stoke
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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