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title: "Framework for growing common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Framework for growing common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2800b4d4-6656-4825-ac59-12d663b4ba62

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the framework agreement to grow common cottongrass Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines. The procurement stage was completed, with a total contract value of £480,000. The contract period starts on March 25, 2024, and ends on March 24, 2025. The procurement process was open, and the tender deadline was March 4, 2024. The main procurement category is goods, and the industry classification is agricultural and horticultural products.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural and horticultural products to bid for contracts with Durham County Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suited to compete. The contract is for suppliers to grow and deliver common cottongrass for restoration purposes in the North Pennines region, providing businesses with a chance to contribute to environmental restoration efforts while expanding their market reach and revenue streams.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for growing, supply and delivery of common cottongrass - Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines. Please access the tender documentation for free for full details of the specification and requirements via the NEPO Procontract www.nepo.org (https://www.nepo.org) and access the tender using reference DN703871. If you have any problems accessing the documents via the system, please contact the NEPO helpdesk as detailed below. The E-tendering System Support is provided for Providers by the NEPO portal administration organisation Proactis. Please use the method below that is appropriate to the issue that you are experiencing. . * Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk Ticketing System (http://proactis.kayako.com (http://proactis.kayako.com)) - To be used by Suppliers for non-time critical issues i.e. password resets / account queries, finding information, accessing the tender, etc. * Email (ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com) - To be used in same way as ticketing system. Any emails to this address will auto-log a support ticket on Proactis Supplier Support Helpdesk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3cfdc6-7564-402b-9186-1c3703dba068 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHEVIOT TREES; ELSOMS TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3cfdc6-7564-402b-9186-1c3703dba068

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3cfdc6-7564-402b-9186-1c3703dba068
  8th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- https://www.nepo.org

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