Tender

Supply of Cotton Grass Plants

NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY E-TENDERING

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

06 Dec 2018 at 16:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northumberland National Park Authority is currently inviting tenders for the supply of Cotton Grass Plants, an essential component for a peat restoration project funded by DEFRA. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on live plants, and is located in Northumberland, UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 9th January 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 15th January 2019 and will last until 28th February 2021, aiming to restore 8 hectares of bare peat at Cheviot Summit.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in horticulture and environmental restoration, particularly those equipped to supply large quantities of plant materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible for various suppliers. Companies interested in engaging in sustainability projects or those with expertise in native plant cultivation would find this procurement particularly relevant for growth and collaboration with local authorities.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Cotton Grass Plants

Notice Description

Northumberland National Park Authority are currently out to tender for the supply of Cotton Grass Plants DEFRA have awarded funding to four peat restoration projects in England, based on carbon capture and the value to wildlife. Northumberland National Park Authority is one of the organisations to benefit from these funds. The site in Northumberland National Park is Cheviot Summit (an approx. 276ha of peat cap around NT 9007 2045). This is the highest point in Northumberland. In order to restore a target of 8 hectares of bare peat, this project requires 80,000 cotton grass plug plants / root trainers (1 per sq m) by February 2021, which a separate contractor will transport up the hill and plant by hand in March 2021. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa by selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12noon on the 9th January 2019. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Additional information: Visit our supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa to register your interest and gain access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283aa84f-7d42-4fe7-b757-f220fe00158b
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

03451000 - Plants

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 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
NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHUMBERLAND
Postcode
NE46 1BS
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
Hexham East
Westminster Constituency
Hexham

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079-2018-12-06T16:56:46Z",
    "date": "2018-12-06T16:56:46Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "NNPA/0002",
        "title": "Supply of Cotton Grass Plants",
        "description": "Northumberland National Park Authority are currently out to tender for the supply of Cotton Grass Plants DEFRA have awarded funding to four peat restoration projects in England, based on carbon capture and the value to wildlife. Northumberland National Park Authority is one of the organisations to benefit from these funds. The site in Northumberland National Park is Cheviot Summit (an approx. 276ha of peat cap around NT 9007 2045). This is the highest point in Northumberland. In order to restore a target of 8 hectares of bare peat, this project requires 80,000 cotton grass plug plants / root trainers (1 per sq m) by February 2021, which a separate contractor will transport up the hill and plant by hand in March 2021. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa by selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12noon on the 9th January 2019. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Additional information: Visit our supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa to register your interest and gain access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No",
        "datePublished": "2018-12-06T16:56:46Z",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "03121100",
            "description": "Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips"
        },
        "additionalClassifications": [
            {
                "scheme": "CPV",
                "id": "03451000",
                "description": "Plants"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NE46 1BS"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "North East",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2019-01-09T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2019-01-15T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2021-02-28T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder",
                "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283aa84f-7d42-4fe7-b757-f220fe00158b",
                "datePublished": "2018-12-06T16:56:46Z",
                "format": "text/html",
                "language": "en"
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "description": "Additional information on how to apply for this contract",
                "url": "https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa/aspx/"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-102085",
            "name": "Northumberland National Park Authority e-Tendering",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Northumberland National Park Authority e-Tendering"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "South Park, Hexham",
                "locality": "Northumberland",
                "postalCode": "NE46 1BS",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Hazel Fitzsimmons",
                "email": "hazel.fitzsimmons@nnpa.org.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-102085",
        "name": "Northumberland National Park Authority e-Tendering"
    }
}