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title: "Provision of New Glasshouses at NRS Edinburgh and Alice Holt"
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# Provision of New Glasshouses at NRS Edinburgh and Alice Holt

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69edd13c-7acc-41e0-93e5-99dc76ef4cbb

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of New Glasshouses at NRS Edinburgh and Alice Holt." This procurement, classified under construction work, will take place in Scotland and the South East of England, specifically at the Forest Research locations. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted until 14 September 2017. The project has a minimum contract value of £90,000 and a total value of £120,000, scheduled to commence on 6 November 2017 and end by 31 March 2018, following an open procedure for procurement.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and landscaping sectors, especially those with expertise in greenhouse construction and environmental projects. Companies capable of providing specialised construction services that adhere to European and UK standards are encouraged to participate in this tender, enhancing their chances of securing valuable contracts and expanding their business reach in the public sector.

## Notice

Forest Research wish to replace two existing glasshouses that are beyond operational and economic life, with new glasshouse structures to current standards. The existing structures will have been completely removed and all services will have been capped off or made safe by others prior to installation of the new structure. The existing fittings will have been removed by Forest Research in advance to and will be refitted by FR upon completion. All services will be provided/replaced by others as required to your programme requirements. Each Glasshouse, size 17.0m X 6.0m is to be constructed and erected centrally upon new concrete pads and strip foundations. Eaves height to be approx 2.4m high and ridge not to exceed 3.0m high. Each glasshouse is to conform to the following standards European standard EN 13013-1 Greenhouses, annex E.12:United Kingdom Wind Loads to BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 and the corresponding UK National Annex Snow Loads to BS EN 1991-1-3:2003 and the corresponding UK National Annex Steel to BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 and BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 and the corresponding UK National Annex. The tender is divided into two lots, one for NRS Edinburgh and one for Alice Holt Farnham

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcfdae-f8c5-473c-82b4-190e5f4faa6e |
| 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 | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | ALICE HOLT FARNHAM, SURREY |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU10 4LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | East Hampshire |
| Electoral ward | Binsted, Bentley & Selborne |
| Westminster constituency | East Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcfdae-f8c5-473c-82b4-190e5f4faa6e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcfdae-f8c5-473c-82b4-190e5f4faa6e
  3rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/197e864b-aff2-406c-bcc7-a6ef149b0afb
  ITT Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59d730df-17ef-4026-a417-0021673f7197
  Conditions of Contract (Terms & Conditions)

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