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title: "To supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines Project for Autumn/Winter 2024/25"
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# To supply tree planting stock for the LIFE in the Ravines Project for Autumn/Winter 2024/25

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cedcc2b-a667-4a11-9808-4a0f13293469

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## Summary

Natural England, based in Buxton, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract to ALBA TREES LIMITED for the supply of 35,890 native hardwood saplings for the LIFE in the Ravines Project. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Tree-nursery products (CPV 03450000), involves delivering saplings to three project sites in the East Midlands region. The tender process, now at the Award stage, utilised an open procedure below threshold and spanned from 27 June 2024 to 17 July 2024. The overall contract period is from 2 September 2024 to 28 March 2025, with the awarded contract value being £22,217 VAT exclusive. Key dates include the tender submission deadline of 17 July 2024 and the award date of 16 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in forestry, nurseries, and plant logistics would be well-positioned to compete, enabling them to expand their market reach and contribute to a high-profile environmental project. Comprehensive Request for Quotation (RFQ) documents and clear communication channels with Natural England facilitate a transparent and competitive bidding process, offering an advantageous platform for relevant enterprises to showcase their capabilities and secure valuable contracts.

## Notice

To supply 35,890 saplings of specified native hardwood saplings suitable for planting in Tilio-acerion ravine woodlands, via batched deliveries to three project sites. Supply and delivery to take place between September 2024 - March 2025. Quantities, species, delivery sites and intervals are all included in the supporting documentation. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to kathryn.cox@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 17/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to the technical aspects of this opportunity, please submit these via email to mark.young@naturalengland.org.uk. Questions regarding the procurement process should be submitted via email to kathryn.cox@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c7461c-ba58-46d6-a2c5-a1ea4ac8c141 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,217 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BUXTON |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK17 0DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Hartington & Taddington |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALBA TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c7461c-ba58-46d6-a2c5-a1ea4ac8c141
- 27 Jun 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ef3cad-8c0f-486f-8b63-dd1f53cfb3e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84c7461c-ba58-46d6-a2c5-a1ea4ac8c141
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60ef3cad-8c0f-486f-8b63-dd1f53cfb3e5
  27th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55b0cea6-e087-405f-8684-e42b51dbef87
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c3f81cb-0371-4dc6-8a0c-ae44af950129
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bef71131-c6da-4213-8013-a5d557674278
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/57965216-9f9a-4d51-936d-0f8d8f8700af

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