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title: "Request for Quotation - Seeds"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c044531-94d6-4803-988b-520766779416"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2022-08-04"
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# Request for Quotation - Seeds

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c044531-94d6-4803-988b-520766779416

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by National Highways, involves a Request for Quotation for 'Seeds' aimed at supporting the planting of 5 million trees across various regions in England. The tender is in the award stage, with an active contract awarded on 4th August 2022. The contract, valued at £30,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2022 and will run until 31st August 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, with a submission deadline that has already passed (15th July 2022). Delivery is required across multiple regions, including the North East, South East, and London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in seed supply and related environmental services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can cater to diverse seed varieties and are capable of fulfilling orders promptly will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process not only allows businesses to expand their contracts with a key government body but also contributes to national environmental goals.

## 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/22b5f949-6c1e-4ca7-bb3d-fc63507d4769 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORESTART |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03111000 - Seeds

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b5f949-6c1e-4ca7-bb3d-fc63507d4769

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b5f949-6c1e-4ca7-bb3d-fc63507d4769
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/288f154c-5ed3-4633-8d40-2fb3c14f53fa
  n/a
- 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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