Award

Contract for Framework to Supply Trees, Whips and Hardware.

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Nov 2022 at 13:15

Tender

25 Jul 2022 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of trees, whips, and hardware under the lot structure. The procurement included three lots related to agriculture and forestry products. The contract was split into separate lots for heavy standard trees, young native species trees and shrubs, and tree stakes with planting products. W Crowder & Sons Ltd and Agrovista UK Ltd are the active suppliers awarded with active contracts for the respective lots.

This tender by the Durham County Council offers an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products to compete for contracts. The procurement process, though completed, had a clear framework for structuring the supply of goods. For businesses capable of meeting the specified requirements, such as W Crowder & Sons Ltd and Agrovista UK Ltd, this contract could lead to further growth and partnership opportunities within the industry category.

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Notice Title

Contract for Framework to Supply Trees, Whips and Hardware.

Notice Description

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Heavy Standard Trees Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Young Native Species Trees and Shrubs Lot 3 Supply and Delivery of Tree Stakes, Planting products and Ameliorants

Lot Information

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Heavy Standard Trees

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Heavy Standard Trees

Options: option to extend 1 x 24mths at end of two years

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st October 2022. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th September 2024. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional year extension of the Framework and to the suppliers who have been awarded a position on it. If the Framework is extended the Council will re-run the Pricing Schedule, it should be noted that additional items may be added to the Pricing Schedules of the original tender to give suppliers the opportunity to submit fixed maximum rate costs for the further two year extension. The Framework ranking (1 - 3), for the extended year will then be based on the ranking position of suppliers following this exercise.

Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Young Native Species Trees and Shrubs

Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Young Native Species Trees and Shrubs

Options: option to extend 1 x 24mths at end of two years

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st October 2022. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th September 2024. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional year extension of the Framework and to the suppliers who have been awarded a position on it. If the Framework is extended the Council will re-run the Pricing Schedule, it should be noted that additional items may be added to the Pricing Schedules of the original tender to give suppliers the opportunity to submit fixed maximum rate costs for the further two year extension. The Framework ranking (1 - 3), for the extended year will then be based on the ranking position of suppliers following this exercise.

Lot 3 Supply and Delivery of Tree Stakes, Planting products and Ameliorants

Lot 3 Supply and Delivery of Tree Stakes, Planting products and Ameliorants

Options: option to extend 1 x 24mths at end of two years

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st October 2022. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th September 2024. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional year extension of the Framework and to the suppliers who have been awarded a position on it. If the Framework is extended the Council will re-run the Pricing Schedule, it should be noted that additional items may be added to the Pricing Schedules of the original tender to give suppliers the opportunity to submit fixed maximum rate costs for the further two year extension. The Framework ranking (1 - 3), for the extended year will then be based on the ranking position of suppliers following this exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03556e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032023-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£950,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UQ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AGROVISTA

W CROWDER & SONS

Further Information

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