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title: "Framework for Hand Tree Planting"
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# Framework for Hand Tree Planting

Buyer: SANTON DOWNHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-504206ee-ead2-4567-9bcd-c9da4a76347f

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, located in Suffolk, is initiating a public procurement process titled "Framework for Hand Tree Planting." This tender falls under the forestry services industry category and aims to establish a framework agreement for a hand planting programme, which involves planting approximately 200,000-250,000 plants into restock, 100,000-150,000 plants for beating up, and 200,000-230,000 plants for under planting. The tender period will close on 2nd August 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 11th September 2017 and last until 10th September 2021. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in forestry and environmental services. Those specialising in plant sourcing, ecological restoration, and landscape management would be well-suited to compete for this contract, allowing them to expand their operations and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector while contributing to environmental sustainability efforts.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission will be awarding a framework agreement for a hand planting programme of approximately, 200k-250k of plants into restock, 100k-150k of plants into beating up and 200k-230k of plants into under plant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56127a7f-40cf-43b9-bfb6-6aa7786b241f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2017 - 10 Sep 2021 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANTON DOWNHAM |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP27 0TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH64 West Suffolk |
| Local authority | West Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Brandon East |
| Westminster constituency | West Suffolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2017 at 05:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56127a7f-40cf-43b9-bfb6-6aa7786b241f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56127a7f-40cf-43b9-bfb6-6aa7786b241f
  3rd July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Suffolk:-Forestry-services./9P3XVRQXNF
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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