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title: "Framework for the Growing, Supply and Delivery of Common Cottongrass Eriophorum Angustifolium Plug Plants"
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# Framework for the Growing, Supply and Delivery of Common Cottongrass Eriophorum Angustifolium Plug Plants

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e477d0c-6b14-438f-9aa3-9d0465b8c112

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## Summary

Durham County Council is initiating a procurement process for a framework contract titled "Framework for the Growing, Supply and Delivery of Common Cottongrass Eriophorum Angustifolium Plug Plants." This project, classified under the goods category related to horticulture, aims to supply approximately 316,068 plug plants for peatland restoration work across the North Pennines AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and the Forest of Bowland AONB. The tender period closed on 5th September 2017, and the contract is expected to span from 13th September 2017 until 12th September 2020. The estimated budget for this procurement is between £100,000 and £120,000, with an open procedure facilitating the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the horticulture and landscaping sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental restoration or plant supply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in growing, supplying, and delivering horticultural products are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement will allow businesses to contribute to sustainability efforts while potentially securing a lucrative contract with Durham County Council.

## Notice

Durham County Council is looking to appoint a single Provider for the Growing, Supply and Delivery of approximately 316,068 Common Cottongrass Eriophorum Angustifolium Plug Plants for the North Pennines AONB Partnership for peatland restoration work across the North Pennines AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland AONB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a5be2ca-81fb-4e19-870b-46417d67251f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2017 - 12 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,820 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEVIOT TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03110000 - Crops, products of market gardening and horticulture

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2017 at 13:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a5be2ca-81fb-4e19-870b-46417d67251f
- 24 Aug 2017 at 14:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a5be2ca-81fb-4e19-870b-46417d67251f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a5be2ca-81fb-4e19-870b-46417d67251f
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

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