Award

Supply and Delivery of Trees

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Award

29 May 2024 at 00:00

Tender

05 Apr 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a tender titled "Supply and Delivery of Trees," which falls under the goods category with a focus on environmental and forestry products, specifically classified under CPV code 03452000. The procurement process is situated within the UKM75 region, specifically Edinburgh. This process followed an open procurement method and is now in the contract stage, with Cheviot Trees Ltd awarded as the supplier. The contract, valued at £739,044.87, spans from 27th May 2024 to 26th May 2026, including the supply for the Forest and Peatland Project, with the option for possible contract variations over the next two years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on forestry and environmental conservation services. It aims to stimulate business growth by inviting enterprises with expertise in tree supply and delivery to collaborate with a prestigious educational institution like the University of Edinburgh. Businesses that specialise in sustainable environmental solutions and have the necessary capacity for mass delivery would be well-suited to competitively bid for potential additional services linked to this contract. With a keen eye on quality and cost efficiency, as denoted by the tender's focus on technical and price criteria, suitable businesses can leverage this project to expand their reach and portfolio in the UK region.

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Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Trees

Notice Description

Supply and Delivery of Trees for the Forest and Peatland Project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Delivery of Trees for the Forest and Peatland Project

Renewal: Option to extend fixed pricing, The University is open to agree a longer term and invite bidders to suggest their term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762967
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532196
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£739,044 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 May 2024 - 26 May 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mritchi7@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEVIOT TREES

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