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MFF166 2025-2027 Supply and Delivery of Seed

Peak District National Park Authority

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19 Nov 2025 at 13:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority has initiated an open tender process titled "MFF166 2025-2027 Supply and Delivery of Seed," seeking suppliers for a range of grass seeds for peatland restoration projects across the Peak District and South Pennines uplands. The procurement falls under the agricultural and horticultural products category and covers multiple regions in the UK, including the north of England. The tender deadline is set for 5 p.m. on 7th December 2025, and interested parties must submit their bids via e-mail. The process employs an open e-mail submission method, requiring attachments to be in PDF format with specific subject line instructions. The estimated contract value is around GBP 45,000, with the contract period expected to begin on 12th January 2026 and end on 15th September 2027.

This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its reserved participation policy. Businesses experienced in agricultural supply, particularly those specialising in grass seed species such as perennial rye-grass and sheep's fescue, will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The emphasis on experience, past performance, and methodological detail ensures that businesses adept at meeting quality criteria and contractual specifications will be well-positioned to compete successfully, potentially expanding their reach within governmental supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MFF166 2025-2027 Supply and Delivery of Seed

Notice Description

This Invitation for Tender is to supply and deliver seed as a mix of grass blended to an agreed ratio, or as individual species to Delivery Sites in the north of England, UK. The Authority requires Seed suitable for being sown as a nurse crop for peatland restoration projects in the Peak District and South Pennines uplands. * Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne) - 3 separate, named varieties of fine-leaved amenity rye grass. These should have low nutrient requirements, high stress tolerance and germinate quickly. * Fine-leaved sheep's fescue (Festuca longifolia) - 1 variety. This should be drought-resistant. * Sheep's fescue (Festuca ovina) - 1 variety. This should be drought-resistant. * Common bent (Agrostis capillaris) or highland bent (Agrostis castellana) * Wavy-hair grass (Deschampsia flexuosa).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e46a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075236-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2026 - 15 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Peak District National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Postcode Area
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

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