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title: "Contract for Upland hay meadow restoration in Swaledale and Arkegarthdale - seed harvesting and spreading"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-02"
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# Contract for Upland hay meadow restoration in Swaledale and Arkegarthdale - seed harvesting and spreading

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34086dbd-1c17-4020-ba44-62c3d0873920

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## Summary

Durham County Council is currently involved in a public procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for Upland hay meadow restoration in Swaledale and Arkegarthdale - seed harvesting and spreading." This opportunity falls under the category of agricultural services and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically in England. The tender period has closed as of 12th May 2021, and the contract officially commenced on 1st June 2021, with a total estimated value of £45,500, slated to last until 30th September 2025. The procurement method used for this contract is the open procedure, which aims to encourage participation from a broad range of suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural, forestry, or horticultural services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are adept at seed harvesting and ecological restoration would be particularly well-suited for this contract. By positioning themselves favourably in similar future procurement processes, these businesses can expand their reach and contribute to environmental initiatives, fostering not only financial growth but also sustainable practices in public contracts.

## Notice

We require a seed harvesting and spreading contractor to work in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, specifically in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. published via nepo.org DN539925

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec485ba-b5b9-41c4-97cd-fa5e42057c8b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2021 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,500 |
| 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 5UE |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARSDEN AES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec485ba-b5b9-41c4-97cd-fa5e42057c8b
- 26 Apr 2021 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e107a69a-d259-4489-8935-5b9f04fcdf17

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ec485ba-b5b9-41c4-97cd-fa5e42057c8b
  2nd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e107a69a-d259-4489-8935-5b9f04fcdf17
  26th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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