Award

Tree Planting and Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2024 at 09:55

Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 14:20

Planning

19 Jun 2024 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Tree Planting and Maintenance" under the forestry services category. This project involves the planting of approximately 250 hectares of woodland across two new sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands, with planting set to commence in February 2025. The procurement process has evolved to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to CK Forestry Contractors. The project encompasses both broadleaf and conifer planting, vole guard installation, and potential fertiliser application, followed by a five-year maintenance period. Key dates include the contract start date in February 2025 and the initial end date in May 2027, with options for three additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in large-scale planting and maintenance of woodlands. Companies with experience in preparing and mounding ground, flat planting, and screefing will find this contract especially suitable. The awarded sum of £564,500 indicates a substantial investment by the University, offering growth potential for the successful supplier and any subcontractors involved. SMEs, as evidenced by the awarded contractor, CK Forestry Contractors, are well-positioned to compete and benefit from this contract, leveraging their specialised skills and local knowledge to deliver the required services. The inclusion of options for additional services to potential new sites further enhances business growth opportunities extending beyond the initial contract period.

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Notice Title

Tree Planting and Maintenance

Notice Description

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Options: Future sites Tenderers should note that the Buyer reserves the right to vary this contract to include additional services to any potential additional sites for 2 years. This variation will be done by mutual agreement between the Buyer and successful bidder. There is no guarantee of additional services besides the awarded services in this procurement. Contract start date: February 2025 Initial contract end date: May 2027 3 x 12 Month optional extensions

Renewal: 3 x 12 Months extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0470ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037953-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CK FORESTRY CONTRACTORS

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