Tender

Woodland Creation on Vacant and Derelict Land - Market Engagement

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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05 May 2022 at 09:55

Planning

03 May 2022 at 20:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Woodland Creation on Vacant and Derelict Land - Market Engagement" is being initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, UK. This tender falls under the environmental consulting services category and is currently at the planning stage. A substantial focus is on developing detailed proposals that will help shape the future procurement, with a tender expected to be published in late summer 2022. Relevant dates for participating suppliers include a virtual supplier event scheduled for 23rd May 2022 and a call for responses to an official Request for Information (RFI) expected before 13th May 2022.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, land management, or forestry services. By participating in this project, organisations can contribute to large-scale woodland creation efforts, supporting biodiversity and climate initiatives. Companies that specialise in environmental improvement, engineering consultancy, or project management in the ecological sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, ultimately enhancing their business reach and fostering growth through environmental sustainability initiatives.

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Notice Title

Woodland Creation on Vacant and Derelict Land - Market Engagement

Notice Description

Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding: Required Information: We previously engaged the market formally in November 2021. We are now presenting more detailed proposals for comment and feedback. This market engagement exercise seeks to test the scope, the services required and the contractual arrangements that will form the basis of the tender (to be published in later summer 2022). Also, it seeks to test whether a single organisation can fulfil the role of a Lead Delivery Partner, or whether multiple organisations are required to fulfil the brief. 2. On Bravo you will find an attachment in this notice named 'Woodland Creation on Vacant & Derelict Land contract opportunity - proposals', which outlines our proposals at this stage. We will be extending this information (before 13th May) to included further detail on the commercial elements proposed for this contract. 3. In the paper, we have proposed some indicative questions in red. This will demonstrate areas where we would welcome feedback via this RFI. When the commercial proposals have been included (before 13th May), we will be sending out an official RFI template for suppliers to return a written response to the indicative questions. 4. In addition to the written response to the RFI, the reason for publishing this PIN prior to all the information being available is to enable suppliers to note the date of a virtual supplier event, which we hope will be beneficial for suppliers to attend if interested in this opportunity. At this event, the Defra VDL project team will present the contract opportunity, as described in the 'Woodland Creation on Vacant & Derelict Land contract opportunity - proposals' in person at an open virtual event. There will be opportunities to take questions in an open forum on all aspects of the contract at this event. 5. 1 hour slots will also be available during the w/b 23rd May, for suppliers to discuss the opportunity individually, if preferred, with the Defra project team. 6. Interested parties are encouraged to respond their desire to attend and/or their availability via email to Sam.Ralph@defra.gov.uk for: a. A three-hour presentation and discussion covering the key aspects of the VDL proposal and contractual arrangements to be held Monday 23rd May, 1.30 - 4.30 PM. This session will be recorded for those who cannot make this slot. b. Their preference for one-hour slot at the following times: i. Wednesday 25th May (2-3, 3-4, 4-5) ii. Thursday 26th May (2-3, 3-4, 4-5) iii. Friday 27th May (9-10, 10-11, 11-12) Please find the opportunity listed in Bravo following the link https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52894

Lot Information

Lot 1

Our proposed contract will be seeking to deliver the following outcomes: Develop a pipeline of at least 5000 hectares of VDL by March 2024, with each site being verified through an assessment criteria provided by Defra. Plant a minimum of 2,500 hectares of new woodland on VDL between 2022/3 and 2024/5. A minimum of 500 hectares of woodland creation will be delivered in 23/24, with at least 2000 hectares planted in 24/25. 2500 hectares of VDL to be "enabled" by March 2025 Plant another 2,500 hectares of woodland on VDL from March 2025 up to March 2027, with the planting costs solely funded through third-party finance. That the design of the 5000 hectares of woodland to enable a contribution to the Nature for Climate Fund Tree Programme's environmental, economic and social objectives: Sequestering carbon up to 2050 Improving air quality Improving biodiversity Increasing public access to woodland Improving the future financial sustainability of woodland creation Leverage a minimum of PS41 million private investment to deliver a balance of quality woodland creation and quantity of hectares.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033334
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011647-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

16 - Agricultural machinery

45 - Construction work

66 - Financial and insurance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

16100000 - Agricultural and forestry machinery for soil preparation or cultivation

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

66120000 - Investment banking services and related services

66130000 - Brokerage and related securities and commodities services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

90700000 - Environmental services

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90712000 - Environmental planning

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

90732600 - Soil pollution measurement or monitoring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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