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Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items

Forestry and Land Scotland

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2025 at 09:20

Award Notice
Award

29 Apr 2025 at 14:09

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jan 2025 at 08:49

Tender Notice
Planning

29 Oct 2024 at 12:59

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items" was conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland. It involves establishing a Framework Agreement for supplying essential materials like tree transportation bags, growing medium, and nursery sundries following the redevelopment of Newton Nursery in Elgin. This process is critical for supporting the expanded operations brought by the newly constructed 12,000m² glasshouse capable of growing up to 25 million trees annually. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, governed by the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement has now reached the awarding stage, with contracts signed with multiple suppliers like Stevenage Packaging Limited, Everris Ltd, KLASMANN-DIELMANN IRELAND LIMITED, and W&D Oliphant. The tender was divided into several lots, each focusing on different items crucial for the project’s success. The initial publication and planning phases were completed by October 2024, and the tendering phase concluded with the award announced on 21 May 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural and agricultural sectors, particularly those specializing in growing mediums and nursery products. SMEs in the UK can greatly benefit from engaging in this framework, offering prospects for business growth through long-term engagement in supplying materials essential for large-scale nursery operations. With a focus on quality, delivery processes, and sustainability, companies able to meet these criteria stand to gain a steady revenue stream until March 2029. The contract encourages participation from various geographic regions, but particularly benefits local suppliers who can leverage proximity to the Elgin site for competitive advantage. The ongoing demand for innovative solutions in tree seedling production can also spur technological advancements and efficiencies, presenting an attractive landscape for businesses willing to innovate and expand their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items

Notice Description

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have appointed a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin, including Tree Transportation (bags), growing medium & organic matter.

Lot Information

Tree Transportation

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have appointed a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Tree Transportation (bags). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Growing Medium

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have appointed a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Growing Medium. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Organic Matter

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Organic matter. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Galvanised Lifting & Storage Crates

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Galvanised Lifting & Storage Crates. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Nursery Sundries - Ties/Labels/Cell Trays/Tools

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Nursery Sundries (Ties/Labels/Cell Trays/Tools). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b237
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023561-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

03440000 - Forestry products

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels

44619000 - Other containers

44619300 - Crates

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Autumn 2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry and Land Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Avatan Handling Equipment Ltd

Everris Ltd

KLASMANN-DIELMANN IRELAND LIMITED

Stevenage Packaging Limited

W&D Oliphant

Further Information

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