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title: "Tree Shelters"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c25ffe3-03b2-4897-ad45-2f768da4e692"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-08-20"
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# Tree Shelters

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c25ffe3-03b2-4897-ad45-2f768da4e692

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is currently in the planning stage of a tender process titled "Tree Shelters," which aims to establish a national framework for essential tree protection items. This procurement falls under the industry category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. Interested parties must respond to an engagement notice by 10 September 2018 to initiate their involvement. The contract is intended for delivery across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in sustainable materials and forestry products. Companies that specialise in manufacturing tree and shrub shelters, stakes, vole guards, and related items would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with the Forestry Commission during this planning phase can help businesses align their offerings with the authority's requirements and inform them of potential collaboration in future contracts.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission is looking to advertise a tender opportunity for a national framework for essential tree protection items. These include a range of tree and shrub shelters, stakes, vole guards and canes. We would like to invite you to answer three questions (attached). This Prior Information Notice serves to alert the marketplace to this potential upcoming opportunity, and also request information from the marketplace in order to support the finalisation of the Authority's requirements. Specifically we seeking information in towards the availability of sustainable material options that may be available. Should you be able to provide information or be interested in this opportunity, the Authority invites interested prospective Suppliers to lodge an initial expression of interest in this opportunity by submitting their details electronically to the email address listed below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db39ccf9-5b57-4301-bd72-2661fccf60a1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2018 at 16:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db39ccf9-5b57-4301-bd72-2661fccf60a1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db39ccf9-5b57-4301-bd72-2661fccf60a1
  20th August 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8343f40d-e5ae-4bbe-8e6e-e3dcf2d6a31f
  Prior Information Notice for Tree Shelters

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