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title: "Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines (North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire)."
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# Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines (North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire).

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-625d4497-8c4d-44bb-9a32-71897b3c3566

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## Summary

Durham County Council has completed the procurement process for a Framework Agreement involving the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines, including the North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire. This tender falls under the horticultural products category (CPV: 03121000) and has been conducted using a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28th November 2024, with the contract set to begin on 1st January 2025 and terminate on 31st July 2027. The contract was awarded on 18th December 2024, with an estimated contract value initially set at £30,000 and an upper value of £50,000. The procurement is particularly supportive of SMEs and VCSEs.

This framework agreement presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in horticultural products, particularly those capable of supporting ecological restoration projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, given the suitability requirements outlined. The successful supplier for this contract is Micropropagation Services (EM) Ltd (BeadaMoss), highlighting a prime opportunity for similar enterprises to engage in future tenders focusing on environmental sustainability and regional restoration initiatives.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Northern Pennines (North Pennines National Landscape and Yorkshire).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d89008f-3660-4c7a-956c-c079c86cd5f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (EM) LTD (BEADAMOSS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03121000 - Horticultural products

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 19:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d89008f-3660-4c7a-956c-c079c86cd5f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d89008f-3660-4c7a-956c-c079c86cd5f9
  18th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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