Award

Tree Planting and Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

25 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Tender

13 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Planning

19 Jun 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, conducted a public procurement process titled "Tree Planting and Maintenance" in the education industry category. The procurement involved contracting approximately 250 hectares of planting across two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has now progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded on 18 November 2024, with planting scheduled to begin in February 2025. The contract includes an initial term ending in May 2027 with options for three one-year extensions. The total value of the contract is £564,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in forestry services, tree planting, and maintenance. The contract includes requirements for beat-up planting and maintenance over five years, ensuring steady work. SMEs in forestry and related sectors would be well-suited for such contracts, particularly those experienced in large-scale environmental projects. The comprehensive coverage of planting and maintenance tasks, as well as potential for contract extensions, makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in public sector environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Tree Planting and Maintenance

Notice Description

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Options: Future sites Tenderers should note that the Buyer reserves the right to vary this contract to include additional services to any potential additional sites for 2 years. This variation will be done by mutual agreement between the Buyer and successful bidder. There is no guarantee of additional services besides the awarded services in this procurement. Contract start date: February 2025 Initial contract end date: May 2027 3 x 12 Month optional extensions

Renewal: 3 x 12 Months extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000769882
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518941
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

77200000 - Forestry services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£564,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2027 2-3 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
John Porter, Sharron Gardiner, Steven Glynn
Contact Email
john.porter@ed.ac.uk, sgardiner@ed.ac.uk, sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

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

CK FORESTRY CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507817
    Tree Planting and Maintenance - The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514281
    Tree Planting and Maintenance - The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518941
    Tree Planting and Maintenance - The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

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