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title: "Supply of Timber - AWARD"
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# Supply of Timber - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c8675dc-dd9f-4d9c-ad06-5a43f2c4cd6c

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## Summary

The East Suffolk Council has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of timber, titled "Supply of Timber - AWARD". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on timber products. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the award marks the completion of a tender process initiated prior to the contract period that commenced on 7 December 2021 and will last until 6 December 2024. The contract, valued at approximately £55,726.40, demands that all timber provided is sourced from sustainable sources in accordance with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines. Delivery addresses are located in the East of England, specifically around the postal code IP12 1RT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in timber supply and sustainability practices. Businesses that focus on environmentally-friendly sourcing and can offer just-in-time delivery, including access to sawmilling facilities, will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The emphasis on minimising environmental impact will be particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) committed to sustainable practices, aligning with the East Suffolk Council's objectives to manage their environmental footprint effectively.

## Notice

East Suffolk Council are looking to engage a supplier in respect of the provision of timber. All timber supplied is to be from sustainable sources in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines and in accordance with the standards detailed within the Pricing Template attached at Appendix B of this Invitation to Tender. Having declared a climate emergency East Suffolk Council places a high emphasis on managing our environmental impact and has made a commitment through our business plan to protect, enhance and make sustainable use of our environment. Please ensure your tender response answer in Part B provides as much detail as possible regarding how you intend to minimise the environmental impact from this contract. Providing information about how you intend to report on this on a regular basis. East Suffolk Council has varying ages of properties that we maintain. On this basis we often require timber to be cut to specific sizes so that we can repair our properties. As part of this tender the successful bidder must have access to a sawmill at our request on the day we are purchasing the timber to enable us to complete our repairs on the same day.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bd6771-80e8-4c5c-96d9-92657afc134c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,726 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMITH BROS TIMBER EAST ANGLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03419000 - Timber
- 03419100 - Timber products

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2021 at 10:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bd6771-80e8-4c5c-96d9-92657afc134c
- 21 Dec 2021 at 10:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bd6771-80e8-4c5c-96d9-92657afc134c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30bd6771-80e8-4c5c-96d9-92657afc134c
  21st December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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