Planning

GLA 81574 Tree Supply to Royal Docks

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY

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Planning

19 Oct 2020 at 14:51

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority is preparing to issue a tender titled "GLA 81574 Tree Supply to Royal Docks" for the supply and planting of approximately 280 trees, with an additional 100-150 trees expected in the following planting season. This tender falls within the industry category of Trees, and is located in the Royal Docks area of East London, specifically within the London Borough of Newham. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone deadline for engagement set for 2nd November 2020. Interested bidders must submit an Expression of Interest by this date to participate in the tender process, which is expected to commence at the beginning of November.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in horticulture, landscaping, and tree supply, particularly those that can meet specific species and size requirements noted in the tender specifications. Companies that have the capacity to fulfil the supply and planting requirements may greatly benefit from this initiative, as the project aims to enhance the local environment and greenery in the Royal Docks area. Businesses, especially SMEs, are encouraged to register on the tender portal and prepare to submit their proposals to potentially secure a contract valued at £90,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA 81574 Tree Supply to Royal Docks

Notice Description

The Royal Docks (an area of East London within the London Borough of Newham) are planning to plant approximately 280 trees this planting season, with a current expectation of further planting of approximately 100-150 trees in the following planting season. To that end we are intending to issue a tender at the beginning of November. In order for your bid to be considered you will need to be able to meet all of our species and size requirements (sizes will be detailed further in the tender specification) although we will consider (at our sole discretion) changes where unavoidable. Our currently anticipated species requirements are as follows: Acer campestre (Field maple), Acer cappadocicum, Acer platanoides 'crimson king', Acer pseudoplatanus, Acer rubrum, Alnus glutinosa, Betula nigra (River birch), Betula pendula (Silver birch), Corylus avellana, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair), Juniperus communis (Juniper), Liquidambar styraciflua (Worplesdon), Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), Populus tremula (Aspen), Populus tremula 'Erecta', Prunus accolade, Prunus avium 'Plena' (Plena Cherry), Prunus serrulata 'Sunset boulevard', Pyrus communis 'Conference', Quercus robur, Robinia Pseudoacacia, Salix caprea (Goat willow), Salix fragilis (Crack willow), Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan), Swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum), Taxus baccata (Common yew). If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity please register your organisation on our tender portal and submit an expression of interest in response to this opportunity (by searching via https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True). You will be sent a link to download the tender documents once they have been issued. We are currently intending to issue the tender in early November so please note that no documents are available to download currently. Please also note: TfL (on behalf of the GLA) will carry out a basic financial check on bidders using the company registration number you are registered with on the tendering portal, and reserve the right to exclude any companies that, in the sole determination of TfL, are unable to demonstrate sufficient financial strength to fulfil the requirements of this contract. Please note that the deadline to submit an Expression of Interest for this opportunity is 5pm on 2nd November 2020.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5114049-485e-4997-9c29-37f79931d0e5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8NJ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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