--- title: "Environment Agency - Tropical Hardwood Purchase (Days Lock)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2018-10-08" --- # Environment Agency - Tropical Hardwood Purchase (Days Lock) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0dd4b164-d3be-4c74-af1f-fbf3964e1c5a.json) ## Summary The Environment Agency is planning a tender for the purchase of tropical hardwood, titled "Environment Agency - Tropical Hardwood Purchase (Days Lock)". This procurement falls under the CPV category for tropical wood and is based in the South East region of England. The engagement period for interested suppliers ends on 19 October 2018 at 16:00, with the contract anticipated to run from 28 October 2018 to approximately 14 December 2018. Suppliers are required to ensure the timber meets specific certifications and quality specifications. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in timber supply. Businesses that can provide certified tropical hardwood, meet detailed specifications for quality, and comply with environmental standards will be well-suited to compete in this tender process. Engaging in such contracts can help these businesses grow by gaining exposure through public sector procurement and establishing sustainable partnerships with government entities. ## Notice Provision of timber for a contract running from 28/10/2018 to 14/12/2018, approximately. Timber Specification - D50 minimum strength grade. Certified timber (FSC or PEFC) - certification to be provided by supplier. Supplier to specify straightness in quotation, 2mm/m is preferred. Timber to be free from excessive wane, splits, shakes or knots. Timber to be planed all round. Supplier to confirm indicative moisture content. Timber element details Head Gates: Heel posts - 2 no. 4800 x 355 x 305 Head mitre post - 2 no. 4800 x 305 x 305 Head rails (top and bottom) - 6 no. 4400 x 305 x 305 Head rails (mid) - 4 no. 4400 x 255 x 255 Head sluice puncheons (outer by posts) - 1 no. 3000 x 125 x 305 Head sluice puncheons (at quarter points of rail) - 1 no. 3000 x 150 x 305 Head sluice puncheons (central) - 1 no. 1800 x 200 x 305 Head sluice cylinder puncheons - 1 no. 2200 x 355 x 255 Head diagonal braces - 2 no. 5500 x 205 x 242 Head sluice guides - 4 no. 2500 x 100 x 75 Head sluice guides (central) - 1 no. 2500 x 150 x 75 Head sluice boards - 16 no. 1800 x 150 x 75 Tail Gates: Heel posts - 2 no. 6100 x 355 x 305 Head mitre post - 2 no. 6100 x 305 x 305 Head rails (top and bottom) - 6 no. 4500 x 305 x 305 Head rails (mid) - 4 no. 4500 x 255 x 255 Head sluice puncheons (outer by posts) - 1 no. 3000 x 125 x 305 Head sluice puncheons (at quarter points of rail) - 1 no. 3000 x 150 x 305 Head sluice puncheons (central) - 1 no. 1800 x 200 x 305 Head sluice cylinder puncheons - 1 no. 2400 x 355 x 255 Head diagonal braces - 2 no. 6400 x 205 x 242 Head sluice guides - 4 no. 2500 x 100 x 75 Head sluice guides (central) - 1 no. 2500 x 150 x 75 Head sluice boards - 16 no. 1800 x 150 x 75 Additional information: If you are interested in tendering for this contract, please email your response to WTHMS.AP.Upper.Thames@environment-agency.gov.uk. Tenders to be received no later than 16:00 on 19 October 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dae3437-90c9-4c0d-83e5-cb19c4efd901 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX2 0AZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03412000 - Tropical wood ## Release History - 8 Oct 2018 at 12:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dae3437-90c9-4c0d-83e5-cb19c4efd901 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dae3437-90c9-4c0d-83e5-cb19c4efd901 8th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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