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Living Ash Project: Second Archive Site Planting

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has recently completed the procurement process for the "Living Ash Project: Second Archive Site Planting". The contract is part of Phase 3 of an initiative to plant grafted, semi-resistant ash trees as a genetic resource against Ash Dieback. This contract was awarded on 24th March 2025 and spans the timeframe until 13th July 2025. Located in London, this procurement falls within the 'services' category specifically related to planting and maintenance of green areas. The tender has been conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, classified under "below threshold." The project's primary objective is to populate the second archive site with suitable tree selections, recommended by prior research undertaken during LAP Phase 2.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in horticultural and tree-planting activities. SMEs focused on ecological conservation could particularly benefit, as illustrated by the award to Future Trust CIO, a small-to-medium enterprise involved in community-led tree conservation. The tender's direct method indicates a preference for specialised capabilities in addressing specific environmental challenges, positioning businesses with niche expertise in ecological projects to leverage similar forthcoming contracts. By engaging in projects of this nature, businesses can enhance their portfolios, demonstrate expertise, and foster strategic relationships with central government bodies like Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Living Ash Project: Second Archive Site Planting

Notice Description

This Contract is to facilitate Phase 3 of the Living Ash Project (LAP). The Contractor will plant available tree selections that have been grafted in a previous iteration of the project at the second archive site. The aim of the project is to ensure the second archive site is stocked with semi resistant ash trees to act as a genetic resource. This work is invaluable for future studies into Ash Dieback Resistance and was recommended in the conclusion of the LAP Phase 2 report. The work under this Contract covers the planting of the trees and the associated costs only. It does not cover ongoing maintenance of the site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050666
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016547-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 13 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURE TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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