Award

Tree Shelters and Associated Products

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Tender

23 Nov 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the project titled "Tree Shelters and Associated Products" is managed by the buying organisation, Forestry and Land Scotland. The procurement, focused on goods for environmental protection, is located in Inverness, UK. The tender stage is completed with an awarded contract valued at £1,636,305.07 GBP signed on 12th April 2024. The deadline for submission was in December 2023. The contracting method used was an open procedure.

This procurement process presents business growth opportunities for companies specializing in supplying goods for environmental protection within the forestry sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the environmental protection industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement allows for modifications within regulatory limits, and potential bidders are advised to meet specific insurance and technical requirements as outlined in the selection criteria. Winning this tender can boost business growth and contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

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Notice Title

Tree Shelters and Associated Products

Notice Description

The Forestry and Land Scotland requires the supply and delivery of tree shelters and associated products. Materials supplied shall be for the protection of trees within the National Forest Estate, as well as local flora and fauna.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has a requirement to place a single supplier framework with an external service provider for the provision of Tree Shelters and Associated Products. Tree shelters are translucent tubes which form a protective sleeve around the tree stem, up to 2 metres in height, used to support and protect young trees from mammal damage. Shelters also modify the tree's microclimate, enhancing survival and growth rates.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: With the option to extend for up to a maximum of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000751207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502966
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03121000 - Horticultural products

03440000 - Forestry products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,636,305 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
No earlier than Summer 2025.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3000676000

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEVIOT TREES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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