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Standard Tree Planting Requirement 2025

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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04 Oct 2024 at 11:24

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Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 08:19

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Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded a contract for the "Standard Tree Planting Requirement 2025" worth £55,318.1 to James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Limited. This project involves the provision of over 1500 trees to be delivered in stages to Wellingborough and Kettering throughout January and February 2025. The tender, classified under CPV code 03452000 for Trees, falls under the "goods" category and adhered to stringent bio-security policies. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, reflecting a simplified procurement procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 16 September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 01 October 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This contract opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture, nursery plant supply, and land management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust bio-security practices and plant health assurances are particularly well-suited for such tenders. With stringent requirements such as having a 'Plant Health Assurance' process, compliance with government regulations, and maintaining high standards of nursery hygiene, businesses meeting these criteria could greatly benefit from similar future contracts by showcasing their expertise and reliability, thereby fostering business growth and establishing strong partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Standard Tree Planting Requirement 2025

Notice Description

Provision of 1500+ trees as per attached requirement to be delivered at staged intervals to Wellingborough and Kettering throughout January and February 2025. Suppliers will only be used by NNC who adhere to bio-security policies including the following. * Have and publish a 'Plant Health Assurance' process to ensure 'good practice' in purchasing and growing processes with full documentation and record keeping. * Can demonstrate that they comply with all government regulations and legislation to ensure that plant health remains at the highest of standards and the risk of disease entering the UK is controlled and minimised. * Avoid importing any high risk Xylella Genus and will not import plants of any Genus from designated outbreak areas (as listed on DEFRA Plant Health Portal) In accordance with HTA guidance. * Clearly demonstrate and operate a zero-tolerance policy for notifiable Pest, Disease and Weed on all imported stock. * Through consultants, trade bodies and 'plant health portal', remain up to date with plant health developments with a nominated members of staff responsible for this and can be accessed as required prior to purchase and delivery. * Assurance that all companies and their suppliers are all plant passported in accordance with current legislation. * Plants are only purchased from approved suppliers who have been audited demonstrating best practice regarding plant health. * An auditable history of practicing high levels of nursery hygiene, maintaining crop inspection and husbandry records. * Upon receipt, all plants are inspected by nominated, trained staff in accordance with current procedure. Inspection reports are kept on all 'goods in'. * Staff are trained thoroughly to recognise and report pest and disease. * Suppliers will have an open and recognised relationship with the local plant health inspectorate to keep nurseries clean.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4852825-101e-4bd5-a6db-ba190a30a687
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1786d303-c06e-45bb-aba6-477a8869ae17
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,318 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Liam Faulkner
Contact Email
liam.faulkner@northnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01536295548

Buyer Location

Locality
KETTERING
Postcode
NN16 8TL
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Northall
Westminster Constituency
Kettering

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES COLES & SONS (NURSERIES

Further Information

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