--- title: "Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Various Sites" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-01" --- # Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Various Sites Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55258134-4926-42a2-a27e-d5fc12bd6cde.json) ## Summary The Nottinghamshire County Council has announced a tender for the "Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Various Sites" project, which falls under the agriculture and forestry industry category. This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, set to conclude on 7 January 2022. The project is part of a larger initiative under the UK government's £640 million Nature for Climate Programme aimed at achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The contract, valued at £405,000, will commence on 28 January 2022 and extend until 31 March 2024. The planting works will take place across the East Midlands region, specifically on land formerly used as a colliery pit tip. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the landscaping and environmental services sectors, particularly those with experience in woodland creation and land maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, offering them a chance to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives while enhancing their project portfolios and capabilities. Businesses well-versed in ecological restoration, carbon sequestration, and community engagement may find this project particularly suited to their services, helping foster both ecological sustainability and business growth. ## Notice On 11 March 2020, the government announced the creation of a PS640m "Nature for Climate" Programme. This funding is to support nature-based solutions such as woodland creation and peatland restoration, as part of an array of actions needed to reach the UK government target of net zero carbon by 2050. As part of the Nature for Climate programme, the England's Community Forests (ECF) network, led by The Mersey Forest and supported by the Community Forest Trust, has been tasked by DEFRA with putting together a 6,000+ hectare programme of new woodland creation, called 'Trees for Climate' (T4C), to be delivered over the period 2020 to 2025. Greenwood Community Forest, part of Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) will lead on the T4C programme in Nottinghamshire. As part of the indicative pipeline of projects for the programme, Greenwood has indicated that it would be able to facilitate the establishment of 250ha of new woodland, with both direct delivery of schemes and working through partner organisations. For Year 2 (2021/22) of T4C, Greenwood is intending on planting 3 sites, two owned by Nottinghamshire County Council and one owned by Newark and Sherwood District Council of which is the subject of this tender and is shown in Appendix 1 - Year 2 T4C Planting Site 1: The Site is former colliery pit tip, restored to a mix of woodland and low-grade agricultural grassland. The planting scheme will take place on the grassland areas, which are undulating in topography with some steep slopes, vehicle wheeling ruts and poorly drained areas. It should be noted the Site suffers from unauthorised off-road usage (4x4s and trail bikes). The scheme has been designed to comply with the UK Forestry Standard, and to deliver native broad-leaved woodland and various associated outputs including carbon sequestration, biodiversity, water quality and public access. In order to maximise the chances of being able to undertake the planting work this planting season, we are now seeking to appoint a Planting Contractor with the relevant skills and experience, and the ability to deliver within the specified timeframe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1126a0fd-2c12-4d24-9c22-67eae3cb1adf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £405,000 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG14 6QL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Gedling | | Electoral ward | Calverton | | Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45112700 - Landscaping work ## Release History - 1 Dec 2021 at 07:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1126a0fd-2c12-4d24-9c22-67eae3cb1adf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1126a0fd-2c12-4d24-9c22-67eae3cb1adf 1st December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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