Tender

TENDER FOR INTAKE WOOD FELLING AND RESTOCKING NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Sep 2024 at 07:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newark & Sherwood District Council is inviting tenders for the felling and restocking of trees in Intake Woods, Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. This procurement falls under the forestry and logging products category, specifically dealing with wood. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions by 30th September 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2024 and last for 12 months, with a possible extension of up to another 12 months. The estimated value of the timber to be felled and sold is £41,000, exclusive of VAT, with the timber sale proceeds funding the works and part of the profit returning to the Council. This open procedure procurement method is below the threshold, facilitating broader participation.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in forestry and logging, particularly those equipped to handle tree felling and restocking services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, making this a viable prospect for growing businesses in the forestry sector. The project involves clear felling of mature Corsican Pine and thinning of additional parcels of mixed broadleaf trees, ensuring continuous business operations for the duration of the contract period. By participating, businesses can not only secure a profitable contract but also establish a pivotal relationship with the Newark & Sherwood District Council, potentially leading to future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TENDER FOR INTAKE WOOD FELLING AND RESTOCKING NEWARK AND SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL

Notice Description

The Council wishes to invite tenders for the supply of services in respect of the following. Newark and Sherwood District Council have ownership of a small area of woodland (Intake Woods) in Clipstone, Nottinghamshire. A felling licence has been applied for to remove several parcels of mature Corsican Pine and to thin a number of additional parcels of Corsican pine and mixed broadleaf trees (Approval for the clear felling has been given and amendments agreed). The trees will then be sold to fund the works. This contract is to include the felling of the stands identified on the attached map within the tender documentation and the thinning of a number of other marked stands. The trees to be thinned will be marked in advance by council officer. Further information on the requirement and relevant performance standards are available within the Specification. The anticipated contract commencement date is 01/11/2024. The Council proposes to enter into one contract for a period of 12 months with the option to extend for a period of up to 12 months. The expected Revenue for this contract is PS 41,000.00 for the value of the timber to be sold once felled (exclusive of VAT), with a proportion of profits made from sale, returned to the Council. Suppliers interested in the opportunity will need to search on ProContract and register an interest under project DN741472.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6d0b57a-0ef7-4314-a84d-691bb069191d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6ae45d1-6479-4419-9870-1b85b4be9f71
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

03410000 - Wood

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
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
NEWARK & SHERWOOD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON MOWBRAY
Postcode
LE13 1GH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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