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title: "Framework to Pre-plant Insecticide Treatement of Nursery Transplants North England Forest District"
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# Framework to Pre-plant Insecticide Treatement of Nursery Transplants North England Forest District

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-accbf156-943e-4079-a835-666781ef5575

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission has completed the tendering process for a framework agreement titled "Framework to Pre-plant Insecticide Treatment of Nursery Transplants North England Forest District". This procurement, categorised under the services industry with a focus on insecticides, was conducted using an open procedure. The contract spans from 10th December 2018 to 31st May 2020, with operational activities scheduled between January and early May each year. The tender was published on 2nd October 2018, with a submission deadline of 2nd November 2018 for interested parties.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in agricultural services, particularly those involved in pest control or related activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the framework hinges on the capability to provide prompt responses and effective insecticide treatments in Northumberland. As the work requires ongoing support and flexibility due to potential weather delays, businesses that can demonstrate rapid mobilisation and operational efficiency will have a competitive advantage.

## Notice

The Forestry Commission is inviting tenders for a framework agreement to conduct the insecticide treatment of nursery transplants using the Forestry Commission Electrodyn Conveyor Systems. Operations will be carried out as required, using the pair of Forestry Commission machines located near Falstone Northumberland. All work will be carried out between the beginning of January and early May annually. This may be extended if planting is delayed by periods of bad weather. Prompt response and call out times are critical in the successful delivery of this framework. Additional information: For further enquiries regarding this opportunity or to express your interest in this tender, please contact Steven Orton by no later than 12:00 midday Friday 2nd November 2018 to allow us to notify you of any questions and answers we may receive.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6626b8d-d218-4019-8fb8-4a2fd417711d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,500 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | HEXHAM, NORTHUMBERLAND |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE48 2HP |
| 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 | Bellingham |
| Westminster constituency | Hexham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAVID ALLEN REDESWOOD FARM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24452000 - Insecticides

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2018 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6626b8d-d218-4019-8fb8-4a2fd417711d
- 2 Oct 2018 at 07:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596305d5-9e61-413b-bd62-26daa0bc0b48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6626b8d-d218-4019-8fb8-4a2fd417711d
  29th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596305d5-9e61-413b-bd62-26daa0bc0b48
  2nd October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41b78da7-31b8-4a2e-a562-765387f92d8a
  Invitation to Tender
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1176e255-c23e-4837-a10c-09e4b1e5dced
  Appendix 1.1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b0c0bea-a336-4f40-9132-eda012b8575f
  Appendix 1.2

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