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title: "Framework for Hand Tree Planting"
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# Framework for Hand Tree Planting

Buyer: SANTON DOWNHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a77d203-092b-4410-bdad-e73d77e0bacc

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, a public body based in Suffolk, UK, has completed the procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework for Hand Tree Planting". This initiative falls under the forestry services category and involves the planting of approximately 200,000 to 250,000 plants for restocking, along with other planting activities. The open procurement method was employed, with the tender period ending on 24th August 2017 and the contract commencing on 11th September 2017, running until 10th September 2021. The total value of the awarded contract is £608,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry and environmental services sectors, especially those focused on planting and ecological restoration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they may offer competitive services in hand planting and vegetation management. Firms with expertise in forestry, landscaping, or related ecological projects would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities arising from this framework agreement.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission has awarded a framework agreement for a hand planting programme of approximately, 200k-250k of plants into restock, 100k-150k of plants into beating up and 200k-230k of plants into under plant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115f3ac6-85dd-46db-985f-12f87bb3544a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £608,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £608,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANTON DOWNHAM |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP27 0TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Brandon East |
| Westminster constituency | West Suffolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | NORTH FOREST; NORTH FORESTRY; R.J FARTHING; TOMORROW'S FORESTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2017 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115f3ac6-85dd-46db-985f-12f87bb3544a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115f3ac6-85dd-46db-985f-12f87bb3544a
  16th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=278421453
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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