Planning

East Lothian Climate Forest

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Lothian Council is planning a procurement process titled "East Lothian Climate Forest," which aims to find a delivery partner to assist in the ambitious initiative of planting 2 million trees across East Lothian. The project is part of a broader policy intent to develop a Climate Forest to achieve a carbon-neutral target and enhance biodiversity and green networks within the region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated to be released on 19 May 2022. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental protection, within the locality of Haddington, East Lothian, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in environmental services, tree planting, and ecological consultancy to grow and expand their portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate experience in large-scale environmental projects, community engagement, or innovative solutions in forest management will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with East Lothian Council during the consultation phase may also provide valuable insights and foster partnerships that could enhance proposals for this environmentally impactful initiative.

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Notice Title

East Lothian Climate Forest

Notice Description

East Lothian Council (ELC) is seeking a delivery partner to assist us in delivering an East Lothian Climate Forest by planting 2 million trees across East Lothian. ELC has an approved policy intent to develop an East Lothian Climate Forest, which would be delivered by an East Lothian Climate Forest Partnership with links to our communities. We intend to develop a 10 year strategy that will aim to plant 2 million trees across East Lothian, to enable us to reach our target of a carbon neutral East Lothian and deliver biodiversity and green network benefits.

Lot Information

Lot 1

East Lothian have an approved policy intent to develop an East Lothian Climate Forest, which would be delivered by an East Lothian Climate Forest Partnership with links to our communities. We intend to develop a 10 year strategy that will aim to plant 2 million trees across East Lothian, to enable us to reach our target of a carbon neutral East Lothian and deliver biodiversity and green network benefits. Council Officers have had initial discussions to scope the proposal and now wish to procure an external delivery partner to support this process. In order to ensure we can consider all potential options and set appropriate parameters for the procurement process, we are conducting this PIN. We would be grateful for your input and feedback to assist us to develop the correct specification and parameters to procure a specialist delivery partner to enable us to deliver a Climate Forest in East Lothian.. The purpose of this PIN is for market research only. Information provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. By noting interest please be aware you may be contacted during future market engagement, in relation to potential future contracts within the scope of this PIN - this could be in the form of questionnaire or market engagement events, presentations etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432061
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

03452000 - Trees

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mvallejo@eastlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1620827827

Buyer Location

Locality
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN
Postcode
EH41 3HA
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian
Delivery Location
TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian

Local Authority
East Lothian
Electoral Ward
Haddington and Lammermuir
Westminster Constituency
Lothian East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432061
    East Lothian Climate Forest - East Lothian Council (ELC) is seeking a delivery partner to assist us in delivering an East Lothian Climate Forest by planting 2 million trees across East Lothian. ELC has an approved policy intent to develop an East Lothian Climate Forest, which would be delivered by an East Lothian Climate Forest Partnership with links to our communities. We intend to develop a 10 year strategy that will aim to plant 2 million trees across East Lothian, to enable us to reach our target of a carbon neutral East Lothian and deliver biodiversity and green network benefits.

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