Tender

Nursery Management Software System

FORESTRY COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

18 Jul 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission, operating as a central government public authority, is inviting tenders for a Nursery Management Software System. The procurement process is at the tender stage and employs an open competition method for below-threshold contracts. This initiative involves the procurement of a specialist software system intended to manage ordering, allocation, despatch, and delivery operations at Forestry England's Plant and Seed Supply nursery. With a total value approximating £150,000 GBP, submissions are to be made electronically by 18 August 2025, with all enquiries to be completed by 31 July 2025. Located in Bristol, UK, this tender falls under the industry category for database and operating software packages, showcasing a promising opportunity for technology firms operating within this sector.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for companies specialising in database management and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with the procurement aligning well with those well-versed in delivering adaptable software solutions to enhance operational efficiency. Winning this contract offers businesses not only financial growth but also the potential to establish a partnership with a central government body, providing further opportunities for long-term contracts and credibility in the public sector domain.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967034897

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Annual extensions up to a further 5 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05625a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041407-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Arran Price
Contact Email
commercial.services@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
07919540402

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05625a-2025-07-18T16:05:04+01:00",
    "date": "2025-07-18T16:05:04+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05625a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG",
            "name": "Forestry Commission",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PLRM-7846-HGLG"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "620 Coldharbour Lane, Winterbourne",
                "locality": "Bristol",
                "postalCode": "BS16 1EJ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK12"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Arran Price",
                "email": "commercial.services@forestryengland.uk",
                "telephone": "07919540402"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PLRM-7846-HGLG",
        "name": "Forestry Commission"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05625a",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Nursery Management Software System",
        "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. To view this notice, please click here: https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=967034897",
        "status": "active",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48600000",
                        "description": "Database and operating software package"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48610000",
                        "description": "Database systems"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48611000",
                        "description": "Database software package"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48612000",
                        "description": "Database-management system"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72212600",
                        "description": "Database and operating software development services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72212610",
                        "description": "Database software development services"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72320000",
                        "description": "Database services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 180000,
            "amount": 150000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - open competition",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": false,
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/",
        "submissionTerms": {
            "electronicSubmissionPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-08-18T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "enquiryPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-07-31T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "active",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 180000,
                    "amount": 150000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 21",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 2",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 5,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 3",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 20,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 4",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 5",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Criterion 6",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 10,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "name": "Criterion 7",
                            "numbers": [
                                {
                                    "number": 40,
                                    "weight": "percentageExact"
                                }
                            ]
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2025-09-22T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2030-09-21T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2035-09-21T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Annual extensions up to a further 5 years"
                }
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "041407-2025",
                "documentType": "tenderNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK4",
                "description": "Tender notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041407-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-07-18T16:05:04+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}