Notice Information
Notice Title
Plant Supply (including Cell-Grown)
Notice Description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Purchaser) look after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland's physical and mental health and well-being. The Purchaser also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who the Purchaser is and what it does can be found here - https://forestryandland.gov.scot/ The Purchaser requires an estimated 25 million trees per annum. The Purchaser owns one forest nursery in Scotland, which supplies planting material for planting and restocking on the public forest estate in Scotland. The nursery has a total capacity to currently produce up to 7 million transplants each year. These contracts cover the remainder of demand required by the Purchaser, who have successfully appointed suitably qualified suppliers for procure forestry stock from. This includes bare-root and cell-grown broadleaves and conifers (Lots 1-15) for which the Supplier will be required to source seed, and tree seedlings (Lot 16) for which the Purchaser will provide seed to the Service Provider.
Lot Information
Bare-Root Broadleaves (40% Volume)
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 40% of the total annual allocation (approx. 372,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Broadleaves (30% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 279,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Broadleaves (20% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 186,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Broadleaves (10% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 10% of the total annual allocation (approx. 93,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Conifers (30% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 3,915,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Conifers (25% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 25% of the total annual allocation (approx. 3,263,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Conifers (20% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 2,610,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Conifers (15% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 15% of the total annual allocation (approx. 1,958,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Bare-Root Conifers (10% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 10% of the total annual allocation (approx. 1,305,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Cell Grown Broadleaves (50% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 50% of the total annual allocation (approx. 250,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (30% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 150,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (20% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 100,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Cell-Grown Conifers (50% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 50% of the total annual allocation (approx. 300,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Cell-Grown Conifers (30% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 180,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Cell-Grown Conifers (20% Volume)The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 120,000 plants per annum).
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 72 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 108 months.
Tree Seedling Supply, Transplanting and MaintenanceThe requirement provides to the supply of seedlings, sown into an appropriate compost filled cell, transplanting and maintenance at Newton Nursery in North East Scotland. Transplanting and maintenance shall include the supply, installation, maintenance and removal of a drip irrigation system. The Purchaser will provide sufficient quantities of seed to the Supplier for sowing
Renewal: The contract shall be awarded on an initial basis of 60 months with the option to extend by a further 36 months, solely at the discretion of the Purchaser. The contract shall not exceed 96 months.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-02c167
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012554-2024
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
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- CPV Codes
03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
03121000 - Horticultural products
03451000 - Plants
03452000 - Trees
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £72,255,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £70,255,131 £10M-£100M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Apr 20242 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 2 Oct 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 24 Jan 2022Expired
- Award Date
- 8 Apr 20242 years ago
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- August 2032
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Forestry and Land Scotland
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- INVERNESS
- Postcode
- IV3 8NW
- Postcode Area
- Inverness
- Country
- Scotland
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLM Scotland
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLM2 Highlands and Islands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLM20 Highlands and Islands
- Delivery Location
- TLM Scotland, TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
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- Local Authority
- Highland
- Electoral Ward
- Inverness West
- Westminster Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Further Information
Notice URLs
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