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Provision of Tree Stock & Nursery Stock

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Feb 2021 at 13:53

Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 14:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Leicestershire County Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Provision of Tree Stock & Nursery Stock" as part of its initiative to combat ash dieback and promote tree planting within the region. This open tender is classified under "Forestry and logging products" and "Tree-nursery products." The procurement stage is in the award phase, and the contract, valued at £180,000, runs from 1st February 2021 to 31st January 2024. The buying authority encourages collaboration with local suppliers to reduce transport emissions, with a minimum contract value of £60,000. Suppliers interested in this opportunity had until 11th January 2021 to submit their bids.

This contract offers a substantial opportunity for local nurseries and suppliers specialising in forestry and landscaping products. Businesses that are committed to sustainable practices, such as reducing peat usage in their products, will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging with this contract could enhance a supplier's reputation and foster growth while contributing positively to environmental initiatives the Council supports, benefiting both the community and the business.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Tree Stock & Nursery Stock

Notice Description

As part of its response strategy to ash die back, the Council maintains funds to provide free trees to owners of land within Leicestershire to counteract tree loss. The Council is seeking to procure suppliers to fulfil this requirement. The Contract will be split into two lots: Lot 1 - Supply of standards for landscape conservation schemes Lot 2 - Supply of Selected Standards, Heavy Standards and Extra Heavy Standards for general landscape and highways schemes. Containerised Note that the requirement for Lot 2 is less immediate and purchasing tends to be planned in advance, whereas Lot 1 is an immediate requirement to satisfy the Council's "Free Tree" scheme. The Term of the contract will be for an initial period of 1 year a further period or number of periods of up to 2 year(s) subject to performance . Whilst predominantly for use by Leicestershire County Council, the Council may procure Goods on a collaborative basis or on behalf of other public bodies within the county of Leicestershire, including but not limited to City, Borough and District Councils, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Leicestershire Police, Schools, Academies & Universities. The Council welcomes bids from local providers to help reduce business mileage. The Council is also keen to appoint Suppliers that have, or are working towards, eliminating usage of peat in their products.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfea7f91-51fb-44d1-9f18-f6c1324ab3a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6d6bd5-3b73-46a5-8e77-b1ec152cc78c
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03400000 - Forestry and logging products

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 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
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
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
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILLIER NURSERIES

Further Information

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