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To undertake maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project (LIFE19/NAT/UK/000147) in the Wye Valley, Derbyshire Dales

NATURAL ENGLAND

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by Natural England, an organisation based in Buxton, England, for the LIFE in the Ravines Project situated in Wye Valley, Derbyshire Dales. The project, classified under forestry services, requires maintenance and aftercare of approximately 10,400 planted saplings in remote ravine woodlands, focusing on weed removal, re-planting dead saplings, and replacing damaged stakes and shelters. The procurement stage, currently at Award, indicates its completion, with Sheffield Tree Care Limited having been awarded the contract valued at £18,525. The procurement utilised an open procedure, catering specifically to SMEs, and spanned a contract period from 12th May 2025 to 12th September 2025, with key tender submission deadlines having concluded on 1st April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological services, particularly those experienced in remote terrain work. Companies focused on forestry, landscape maintenance, and environmental restoration will find this project resonates with their expertise. As an open procedure tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises, it fosters competitive participation from businesses within these domains. Such projects not only provide a platform for generating revenue but also contribute to enhancing environmental conservation efforts, thereby offering participating businesses a chance to expand their portfolio within the public sector and reinforce their ecological credentials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

To undertake maintenance and aftercare of planted saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project (LIFE19/NAT/UK/000147) in the Wye Valley, Derbyshire Dales

Notice Description

Provide a service to perform aftercare on planted saplings in ravines woodland of the Derbyshire Dales. The work involves removal of weeds and re-planting dead saplings and replacing damaged tree stakes and shelters. Materials, induing saplings to be provided by the Authority. The work is on steep remote terrain in the ravine valleys of the Wye Valley in the Derbyshire Dales. There are approximately 10,400 saplings to be inspected spread across 3 different valleys within the Derbyshire Dales. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to owen.morris@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 01/04/2025. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to owen.morris@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b17a4ae0-1e9f-42da-be76-67c6c10315b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/beb9e7ff-e32d-43af-b58b-d8c2351c8afe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,525 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BUXTON
Postcode
SK17 0DG
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Hartington & Taddington
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHEFFIELD TREE CARE

Further Information

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