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title: "Production of Forest Nursery stillage"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e094db2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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# Production of Forest Nursery stillage

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e094db2-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has successfully completed the tendering process for the supply and delivery of Forest Nursery stillage, with a value of £45,000. This procurement falls under the forestry services category, and the delivery locations include forest nurseries in Delamere, Cheshire, and Wykeham, North Yorkshire. The tender was published on 26 October 2016, with the tender period concluding on 28 November 2016. The contract period begins on 3 April 2017 and runs until 31 March 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in forestry-related services. Companies with expertise in nursery stock supply chains and sustainable forestry practices are well-suited to compete in this sector, potentially expanding their market reach and contributing to local environmental efforts.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of Forest Nursery stillage to our forest nurseries at Delamere, Cheshire and Wykeham, North Yorkshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141547b5-ca86-4152-aa6c-fdb8cf52ed80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2017 - 2 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | NORTHWICH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW8 2JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Tarvin & Kelsall |
| Westminster constituency | Chester South and Eddisbury |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL FAIRNINGTON ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2017 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141547b5-ca86-4152-aa6c-fdb8cf52ed80
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bfdd9f-1bba-46c3-bff0-eaf2b1f5de9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/141547b5-ca86-4152-aa6c-fdb8cf52ed80
  12th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55bfdd9f-1bba-46c3-bff0-eaf2b1f5de9b
  26th October 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff17ff4b-4a83-41df-ad67-f6ac310529ab
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/162e2500-5a87-43f3-9852-2ca95bc860a7
  Invitation to Tender

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