--- title: "New Farm Norton Tree Planting" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-01" --- # New Farm Norton Tree Planting Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-650d15bf-9adc-4bac-b3d7-008f33bd2432.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council has issued a tender for the "New Farm Norton Tree Planting" project. This procurement opportunity involves the planting of 34,720 saplings on New Farm during the autumn/winter of 2022/23. The project aims to create new native broadleaf woodland areas as part of the council's commitment to biodiversity and climate change. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their bids before the tender deadline on October 7, 2022. The contract period is scheduled to start on December 1, 2022, and end on February 2, 2023. This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in tree planting and environmental services to contribute to a significant reforestation initiative. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in woodland management and ecological restoration are well-suited to compete. The project location is in West Midlands, United Kingdom, providing local businesses with a chance to engage in a socially impactful endeavour that aligns with sustainability goals. Interested parties should review the tender documents on the Intend Procurement Portal for detailed information on how to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice Background Worcestershire County Council has pledged to plant 150,000 trees over the next 5 years as its commitment to biodiversity, climate change, access to the countryside and health and wellbeing. Several sites owned by WCC are being put forward for the creation of new woodlands. The phase 1 site, New Farm, Norton, Evesham is a former Council smallholding which is being developed as a mixed habitat site. This tender is for the planting of the new native broadleaf woodland areas. Tender Purpose This tender is for the phase 1 tree planting of 34,720 (Appendix 3) saplings on New farm during the autumn / winter of 2022/23. The ground has been prepared by either previously arable fields being sown with a pollinator mix or existing permanent grassland that will have been cut / grazed short in preparation for the planting season. The site consists of 4 main compartments as per the attached map (Appendix 2) with compartment 1 being sub divided into three parts 1a, 1b and 1c Additional information: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home Tender documents can be found by registering on the Intend Procurement Portal by following the link above. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd94d86-4e33-4e32-8482-ef047f825b91 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 77211600 - Tree seeding ## Release History - 1 Oct 2022 at 12:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd94d86-4e33-4e32-8482-ef047f825b91 - 30 Sep 2022 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd94d86-4e33-4e32-8482-ef047f825b91 - 13 Sep 2022 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd94d86-4e33-4e32-8482-ef047f825b91 - 13 Sep 2022 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd94d86-4e33-4e32-8482-ef047f825b91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd94d86-4e33-4e32-8482-ef047f825b91 1st October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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