Tender

Neidpath Farm - Agroforestry Creation

TWEED FORUM

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Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Neidpath Farm - Agroforestry Creation" project is being managed by the Tweed Forum, a central purchasing body and charity focused on environmental protection. The tender involves creating 13.6 hectares of agroforestry near Peebles in the Scottish Borders. This project falls under the services industry category, with a CPV classification of 77000000. The tender commenced with an open procedure, allowing for electronic submission of bids. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 22nd October 2025 at 12:00 PM, with bid openings scheduled for the same day at 1:00 PM. The contract is set to start on 3rd November 2025 and end by 31st March 2026.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in environmental and forestry services, particularly those with expertise in agroforestry. Businesses equipped to offer sustainable and innovative solutions in landscaping, ecological management, and afforestation will find this project aligns well with their offerings. The open procurement method encourages competition and allows businesses of varying sizes to participate, fostering growth and opening up potential for long-term collaboration with the Tweed Forum and other environmental initiatives. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on UKM9 region projects and aiming to expand their presence in Scotland could greatly benefit from engaging in this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neidpath Farm - Agroforestry Creation

Notice Description

The creation of 13.6 Hectare of agroforestry near Peebles, Scottish Borders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Creation of 13.6 Hectares of Agroforestry - Peebles, Scottish Borders

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811714
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540348
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

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

03440000 - Forestry products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@tweedforum.org
Contact Phone
+44 1896849723

Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DF
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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