Award

Applegirth Estate - Plant Supply

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Feb 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Nov 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crown Estate Scotland has awarded a contract for the supply of plants, tubes, and stakes for the Applegirth Estate restocking programme scheduled for spring 2025. The estate is located in South Scotland, and the project aims to enhance the environmental landscape. This procurement process, categorised under Estate Management, was conducted using an open procedure managed by Scotland Excel on behalf of Crown Estate Scotland. Key dates included the signing of the contract on 10th February 2025, following the tender period which ended on 6th December 2024. The procurement process has moved through the tender stage to the contract award stage, with an active contract status as of its signing date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth-oriented businesses, particularly those specialising in horticulture and plant supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, as evidenced by the successful bid from Cheviot Trees Ltd. The project offers the potential for further contracts related to environmental and estate management services, creating opportunities for businesses to expand their portfolios and establish long-term collaborations with a reputable public organisation like Crown Estate Scotland. Additionally, the structured procurement method and defined contract performance terms provide a transparent and reliable framework for suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Applegirth Estate - Plant Supply

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland to allow the completion of restocking programme in spring 2025 on their Applegirth Estate in South Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland to allow the completion of restocking programme in spring 2025 on their Applegirth Estate in South Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523820
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

03440000 - Forestry products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,001 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
flexibleprocurement@scotland-excel.org.uk, laura.muir@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 7586570421

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
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
TLM9 Southern Scotland
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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