Tender

GB-Bristol: Central England Invasive Plants Removal Framework

FORESTRY ENGLAND

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Tender

24 Feb 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Forestry England seeking contractors for the "Central England Invasive Plants Removal Framework" project, aimed at managing invasive plant species in the Central England Forest District. This tender, classified under weed-killing services, has a total estimated value of £500,000, with a minimum contract value of £100,000. The tender period ends on 29th March 2021, and the resulting contract will commence from 1st May 2021, lasting until 30th April 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in environmental management and landscaping services. Businesses with expertise in weed removal, particularly those experienced in dealing with invasive species such as Rhododendron and Japanese Knotweed, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract's long duration and substantial budget offer a viable pathway for SMEs looking to grow their operational capacity and service offerings in the ecological preservation sector.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Central England Invasive Plants Removal Framework

Notice Description

This is a new requirement for the removal of invasive plants in the Central England Forest District. The plant species to be removed are primarily Rhododendron, Laurel and Holly with an option for the removal of Japanese Knotweed, Himalayan knotweed, and Turkey oak. 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
ocds-b5fd17-8b3680e1-5fe7-49da-bb74-06f0e3a76db1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab48bba1-3df2-452d-b6aa-c29448b5f1d1
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

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


CPV Codes

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

77312100 - Weed-killing services

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
24 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2025 4-5 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
Emily Coffin
Contact Email
emily.coffin@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+443000673135

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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