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Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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12 Dec 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission is planning a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock, with an estimated value of £6,200,000. The procurement will involve deliveries to various sites across Scotland and is anticipated to last for three years, with a possible one-year extension at the discretion of the Commission. This procurement is categorised under environmental protection and will be split into three lots: Bare-Root Conifers, Bare-Root Broadleaves, and Cell-Grown Conifers. Interested parties should be registered on the Forestry Reproductive Materials Register and are encouraged to register their interest by the future notice date of 14 January 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the forestry and horticulture sectors, particularly those that supply plants and trees. Companies that focus on sustainable sourcing and cultivation practices will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing species listed in the procurement notice. Businesses looking to expand within the environmental protection industry would benefit from preparing their registrations and aligning their offerings with the strict health and provenance requirements set by the Forestry Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock with delivery to our sites across Scotland. The Framework Agreement will likely be for the duration of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. The tender will likely be split into 3 Lots based on product types; Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer, Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves, Lot 3 - Cell-Grown - Conifers. Each Lot shall contain a number of species, listed below. There will not be a requirement for all species to be supplied by each bidder. All suppliers of plants must be on the Forestry Reproductive Materials Register (FRM), approved registration should take no more than 14 days upon receipt. Information about the FRM and the process to apply or update your current registration is available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-with-planting-material-for-forestry-purposes

Lot Information

Bare-Root Broadleaves

Species for Lot 2. Aspen, Populus tremula Beech, Fagus sylvatica Bird cherry, Prunus padus Black Poplar, Populus nigra Blackthorn, Prunus spinose ** Common alder, Alnus glutinosa Common walnut, Juglans regia ** Downy birch, Betula pubescens Eared willow, Salix aurita Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Field maple, Acer campestre Goat willow, Salix caprea Grey alder, Alnus incana Grey willow, Salix cinerea Hawthorn, Cratageus monogyna Hazel, Corylus avellana Holly, Ilex aquifolium Hornbeam, Carpinus betula Italian alder, Alnus cordata Pedunculate oak, Quercus robur Red alder, Alnus rubra Rowan Sorbus aucuparia Sessile oak (Local Native), Quercus petraea Sessile Oak (seed stand ), Quercus petraea Silver birch (Improved), Betula pendula Silver birch (Local), Betula pendula Small-leaved lime, Tilia cordata Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa Sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus Wild cherry, Prunus avium. Due to the risk of disease current FC policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in the UK. ** bidders must price for this species.

Cell-Grown - Conifers

Species for Lot 3. * Alaskan Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii European silver fir, Abies alba Grand fir, Abies grandis Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica Juniper, Juniperus communis * Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce * Native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris Noble fir, Abies procera Norway spruce, Picea abies Omorika spruce , Picea omorika Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis Pacific silver fir, Abies amabilis * Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris ** Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis Sitka spruce (VP), Picea sitchensis Western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla Western red cedar, Thuja plicata. Due to the risk of disease current FC policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in the UK. * Due to the risk of hybridisation of DNB, current FC policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland, para 28 of: https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/planting-in-caledonian-pinewoods-reducing-dnb-risks.pdf ** bidders must price for this species.

Bare-Root Conifer

Species for Lot 1. * Alaskan Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii European silver fir, Abies alba Grand fir, Abies grandis Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica Juniper, Juniperus communis * Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce * Native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris Noble fir, Abies procera Norway spruce, Picea abies Omorika spruce , Picea omorika Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis Pacific silver fir, Abies amabilis * Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris ** Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis Sitka spruce (VP), Picea sitchensis Western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla Western red cedar, Thuja plicata. Due to the risk of disease current FC policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in the UK. * Due to the risk of hybridisation of DNB, current FC policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland, para 28 of: https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/planting-in-caledonian-pinewoods-reducing-dnb-risks.pdf ** bidders must price for this species.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000567317
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339924
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jan 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 7AT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339924
    Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock with delivery to our sites across Scotland. The Framework Agreement will likely be for the duration of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. The tender will likely be split into 3 Lots based on product types; Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer, Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves, Lot 3 - Cell-Grown - Conifers. Each Lot shall contain a number of species, listed below. There will not be a requirement for all species to be supplied by each bidder. All suppliers of plants must be on the Forestry Reproductive Materials Register (FRM), approved registration should take no more than 14 days upon receipt. Information about the FRM and the process to apply or update your current registration is available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-with-planting-material-for-forestry-purposes

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