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title: "To supply Tree Planting Stakes for the LIFE in the Ravines Project for Autumn 2024"
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# To supply Tree Planting Stakes for the LIFE in the Ravines Project for Autumn 2024

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d8d049b-5743-4e48-9176-e2117d8338e6

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## Summary

Natural England has completed the procurement process under the tender ID NEPW03072024TPS, to supply 9,600 tree planting stakes for the LIFE in the Ravines Project in Autumn 2024. The winning contractor, A. Hingley & Son (Timber) Limited, will deliver the stakes, which must be sustainable hardwood and FSC or PEFC certified, to the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve in the East Midlands. The contract, valued at £29,280 excluding VAT, started on 2nd September 2024 and will end on 31st October 2024. This procurement followed an open procedure and was classified under the CPV code 03000000 for agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. Key dates included the RFQ deadline on 24th July 2024, and the award date on 6th August 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised, sustainable hardwood products. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) in the timber and forestry industries, particularly those with expertise in sustainable materials, would find this contract ideal. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their market reach and secure government contracts, enhancing their credibility and growth potential. The requirement for FSC or PEFC certification ensures that suppliers with a focus on sustainability and traceable sourcing methods have a competitive edge.

## Notice

To supply 9,600 tree stakes to support saplings. Stakes must: be 1.6m in height, between 28x28mm, 30x30mm or 32x32mm in width, of Robinia or alternative sustainable hardwood resistant to rot and FSC or PEFC certified (supplier must provide traceable proof), pointed end with either 4- or 2- sided point. Delivery lead time must be specified. Delivery to Derbyshire Dales NNR. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to kathryn.cox@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 24/07/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to the technical aspects of this opportunity, please submit these via email to mark.young@naturalengland.org.uk. Questions regarding the procurement process should be submitted via email to kathryn.cox@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers. Contract values stated above are VAT exclusive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898f53f9-c5e0-45cb-90c0-8a76720840e1 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,280 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BUXTON |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK17 0DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Hartington & Taddington |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A. HINGLEY & SON (TIMBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2024 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898f53f9-c5e0-45cb-90c0-8a76720840e1
- 15 Jul 2024 at 08:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3f71fc-6f5c-45f9-85f1-6a37596bcd70
- 3 Jul 2024 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3f71fc-6f5c-45f9-85f1-6a37596bcd70
- 3 Jul 2024 at 10:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3f71fc-6f5c-45f9-85f1-6a37596bcd70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/898f53f9-c5e0-45cb-90c0-8a76720840e1
  23rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3f71fc-6f5c-45f9-85f1-6a37596bcd70
  15th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b8b5007-bdee-4f2b-8eb2-7b10983d2126
  RFQ document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7eab931-0956-4cb2-91bb-ffadbd493d97
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50ce2292-037e-4d88-a277-c6744ca84e18
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/39b81dc9-93da-4afc-afef-2c3b8bedc4e7

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