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CES - Plant Supply

Crown Estate Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Crown Estate Scotland has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a Plant Supplier for its 2026 productive restocking programme. The tender titled 'CES - Plant Supply' falls under the industry category of Estate Management and involves supplying plants, tubes, and stakes to sites across both South and North regions of Scotland, including Applegirth Estate, Whitehill Estate, Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate, and Fochabers Estate. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 10th November 2025 at 12:00 PM. The estimated contract value stands at £179,000, and submissions must align with the electronic submission method via the specified portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the Estate Management industry, particularly those skilled in horticulture and plant supplies, seeking to expand their service offerings. Companies with capabilities in sustainable and large-scale plant logistics would be well-suited to compete, as the program focuses on community benefits aimed at improving economic, social, and environmental well-being within Scotland. With a potential extension available, the contract offers a robust prospect for suppliers who can demonstrate excellence in project management and community engagement. The procurement's open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CES - Plant Supply

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland (CES) to allow the completion of the productive restocking programme in 2026 across their sites in South - Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate and North - Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate and Fochabers Estate.

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 the productive restocking programme in 2026 across their sites in South - Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate and North - Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate and Fochabers Estate.

Renewal: The option to extend for an additional 12-months period at the discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812597
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545931
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

03451000 - Plants

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 9GL
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Christie-Elite Nurseries

Further Information

Notice Documents

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