--- title: "Supply of Cotton Grass Plants" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY E-TENDERING" published: "2018-12-06" --- # Supply of Cotton Grass Plants Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY E-TENDERING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079.json) ## Summary The Northumberland National Park Authority is currently inviting tenders for the supply of Cotton Grass Plants, an essential component for a peat restoration project funded by DEFRA. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focused on live plants, and is located in Northumberland, UK. The tender is in the planning stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 9th January 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 15th January 2019 and will last until 28th February 2021, aiming to restore 8 hectares of bare peat at Cheviot Summit. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in horticulture and environmental restoration, particularly those equipped to supply large quantities of plant materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure, making it accessible for various suppliers. Companies interested in engaging in sustainability projects or those with expertise in native plant cultivation would find this procurement particularly relevant for growth and collaboration with local authorities. ## Notice Northumberland National Park Authority are currently out to tender for the supply of Cotton Grass Plants DEFRA have awarded funding to four peat restoration projects in England, based on carbon capture and the value to wildlife. Northumberland National Park Authority is one of the organisations to benefit from these funds. The site in Northumberland National Park is Cheviot Summit (an approx. 276ha of peat cap around NT 9007 2045). This is the highest point in Northumberland. In order to restore a target of 8 hectares of bare peat, this project requires 80,000 cotton grass plug plants / root trainers (1 per sq m) by February 2021, which a separate contractor will transport up the hill and plant by hand in March 2021. Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation delivery through this e-tendering system. When the tender documents have been made available involved suppliers will receive notification via email and the tender documents can be accessed from the 'My Tenders' area of https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa by selecting the 'View Details' button of this project. The deadline for submissions of the tender will be 12noon on the 9th January 2019. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Additional information: Visit our supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa to register your interest and gain access to the tender documentation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283aa84f-7d42-4fe7-b757-f220fe00158b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 | | 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY E-TENDERING | | Locality | NORTHUMBERLAND | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE46 1BS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland | | Local authority | Northumberland | | Electoral ward | Hexham East | | Westminster constituency | Hexham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips - 03451000 - Plants ## Release History - 6 Dec 2018 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283aa84f-7d42-4fe7-b757-f220fe00158b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/283aa84f-7d42-4fe7-b757-f220fe00158b 6th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.northumberlandnationalpark.org.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnpa ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8c327e6f-0404-4da8-865c-2cdc9f001079.json.