Award

Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland AONB.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Jul 2019 at 13:09

Award Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2019 at 14:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants aimed at peatland restoration in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland AONB. The contract, worth £48,600, was awarded to Micropropagation Services (E.M.) Ltd, following a successful open tender procedure that concluded on 3 July 2019. The contract period commenced on 1 August 2019 and will continue until 31 July 2022. This procurement falls within the agricultural category, specifically focusing on goods related to forestry and related products, with provisions for delivery across the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticulture, plant nurseries, and ecological restoration, particularly those with experience in supplying or cultivating peatland restoration materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from participating in future tenders, as they are encouraged to engage in this sector. This contract not only highlights the increasing demand for sustainable environmental practices but also opens avenues for growth in biodiversity and conservation-related services within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland AONB.

Notice Description

Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the growing, supply and delivery of approximately 103500 Sphagnum plug plants for the North Pennines AONB Partnership for peatland restoration work across the North Pennines AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland AONB.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce40eb3e-b805-46c8-a72e-c14591359fe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46bf7f8-c9ea-4be6-af0a-9b721080926b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 3-4 years
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (E.M.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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