Tender

The growing-on of Sitka Spruce Seedlings for Forestry England

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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Tender

20 Jan 2020 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process titled "The growing-on of Sitka Spruce Seedlings for Forestry England." This tender falls under the forestry services industry category and is located in Scarborough, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is currently in the active Tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 17th February 2020. The expected contract period will commence on 16th March 2020 and will run until 15th January 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £40,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the plant nursery and forestry services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in growing and supplying seedlings. Companies with capabilities in handling and nurturing Sitka Spruce seedlings and those experienced in providing forestry services will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender process could enhance market presence and foster relationships with public sector organisations within the environmental and forestry industries.

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Notice Title

The growing-on of Sitka Spruce Seedlings for Forestry England

Notice Description

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the following: Taking one-year-old Sitka Spruce seedlings, sent from Wykeham Nursery, Scarborough, and lining these out in an open nursery to grow-on for one season. The resulting planting stock must then be lifted and returned to Wykeham for grading and onward distribution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e834b806-8253-404d-87c7-28f74581c5e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c7f4b0-6048-492d-9ec3-086711982760
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

03451000 - Plants

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SCARBOROUGH
Postcode
YO13 9EB
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Derwent Valley & Moor
Westminster Constituency
Scarborough and Whitby

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