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Nursery Management Software System

Forestry Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 May 2026 at 14:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 16:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, a public authority operating under the sub-central government classification, has completed the procurement process for the "Nursery Management Software System" catering to the software and information systems industry category. The tender, awarded on 1st May 2026, aimed to acquire a specialist software system for Forestry England's Plant and Seed Supply nursery. This system will manage the ordering, allocation, despatch, and delivery of trees across England, providing critical support for the nursery operations. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold, with a single lot status marked as complete. The involved parties include TSD IT BV as the supplier, located in the Netherlands, which has received the active award. The contract is valued at £207,100 gross, with a potential renewal extending up to five additional years, making it a substantial long-term investment until 2036.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in database software, systems, and services. It could benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) proficient in software development for logistical and environmental management applications. Companies experienced in developing efficient database management systems will find such contracts advantageous, especially those seeking to establish or expand their services within the UK's public sector. The open procurement process underlines the government’s commitment to transparency and competitive market practices, allowing diverse companies to participate and leverage potential collaborations with a reputable organisation like the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nursery Management Software System

Notice Description

Software package and information systems. Forestry England Plant and Seed Supply (PSS) nursery seeks to procure a specialist software system for managing the ordering, allocation, despatch, and delivery of trees from the nursery to geographical Forestry districts throughout England.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Annual extensions up to a further 5 years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05625a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046468-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48610000 - Database systems

48611000 - Database software package

48612000 - Database-management system

72212600 - Database and operating software development services

72212610 - Database software development services

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£172,584 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Forestry Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TSD IT BV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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