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title: "Request for Quotation - Seeds"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f391f83-5c20-47a6-bd75-01f1ce064879"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-06-30"
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# Request for Quotation - Seeds

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f391f83-5c20-47a6-bd75-01f1ce064879

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Highways England, which is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Request for Quotation - Seeds" under the goods category. This opportunity aims to support their commitment to plant 5 million trees across England over the next five years, with an initial seed order deadline set for 1st September 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 15th July 2022. Interested suppliers can submit their quotations via the Bravo e-sourcing portal, with a project value of up to £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in horticulture, seed supply, and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially those that can provide regional varieties of seeds and demonstrate sustainability practices. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their visibility in the market and enable them to contribute significantly to national reforestation efforts.

## Notice

National Highways have committed to plant 5 million trees across England over a 5-year period inc regional varieties. Depending on which region(s) and the landscape character surrounding our projects, would determine on which species and quantities would be required. National Highways aim is to place a seed order by 1st September, up to the value of PS50,000 and commit to either: - fulfilling the order or, - providing National Highways with a percentage of the order placed, equal to the percentages offered to their other clients who have also placed orders by 1st September. Additional information: The Request for Quotation information can be found on and responses should be submitted via Bravo, National Highways e-sourcing portal. https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. Suppliers will be required to register on Bravo to access the information. Registration is free and takes only minutes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92812465-14ac-4ae7-bce8-133b2c121d8a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | GUILDFORD |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU1 4LZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Guildford |
| Electoral ward | Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Guildford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03111000 - Seeds

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2022 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92812465-14ac-4ae7-bce8-133b2c121d8a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92812465-14ac-4ae7-bce8-133b2c121d8a
  30th June 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo - National Highways e-sourcing portal
- https://nationalhighways.co.uk/
  National Highways website

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