Tender

Supply of Timber

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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12 Oct 2021 at 10:55

Tender Notice
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29 Sep 2021 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of timber under the title "Supply of Timber". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to timber and timber products, with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing in accordance with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines. The tender is actively open and is set to close on 22nd October 2021. The successful contract will commence on 16th November 2021 and extend until 15th November 2024. Interested bidders should ensure their submissions outline their strategies for minimising environmental impact, reflecting the Council's commitment to sustainability, while also having access to a sawmill for immediate timber cuts when necessary.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in timber production and sustainable sourcing. Businesses that can demonstrate an ability to deliver timber in compliance with environmental standards and provide the necessary resources for custom cuts will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices opens avenues for companies that align with these values, potentially enhancing their market presence while fulfilling the requirements of a public sector client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Timber

Notice Description

East Suffolk Council are looking to engage a supplier in respect of the provision of timber. All timber supplied is to be from sustainable sources in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines and in accordance with the standards detailed within the Pricing Template attached at Appendix B of this Invitation to Tender. Having declared a climate emergency East Suffolk Council places a high emphasis on managing our environmental impact and has made a commitment through our business plan to protect, enhance and make sustainable use of our environment. Please ensure your tender response answer in Part B provides as much detail as possible regarding how you intend to minimise the environmental impact from this contract. Providing information about how you intend to report on this on a regular basis. East Suffolk Council has varying ages of properties that we maintain. On this basis we often require timber to be cut to specific sizes so that we can repair our properties. As part of this tender the successful bidder must have access to a sawmill at our request on the day we are purchasing the timber to enable us to complete our repairs on the same day. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5afd372-fb93-4cf8-aa58-49d463a0621b
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03419000 - Timber

03419100 - Timber products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Nov 2021 - 15 Nov 2024 3-4 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Cook
Contact Email
samantha.cook@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1502523673

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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