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title: "Delivery of Planting Stock from Forestry England Plant and Seed Supply Nurseries"
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# Delivery of Planting Stock from Forestry England Plant and Seed Supply Nurseries

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aff0d025-1372-41ba-90c4-9c9575a45afd

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## Summary

Forestry England, on behalf of the Forestry Commission, is inviting tenders for the delivery of planting stock from its nurseries in Cheshire, with distribution covering the entirety of England and the Forestry and Land Scotland nursery in Elgin. The industry category for this procurement is Road Transport Services. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the tender ending on 30th September 2024 and the contract period spanning from 18th November 2024 to 17th November 2029. The contract, valued at £600,000 GBP, follows an open procurement method, and the opportunity specifically solicits participation from SMEs.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and road transport services, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale distribution across various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories. It is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector. Given the extensive contract duration and significant contract value, firms with robust logistical capabilities and a focus on sustainability in transport could find this tender particularly advantageous for long-term business growth.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the delivery of planting stock from the Forestry England tree nurseries based in Cheshire. The contract will cover distribution to the whole of England and to the Forestry and Land Scotland nursery in Elgin. Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe705cf4-1d22-4cae-bfa5-dfdab30b53be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2024 at 07:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe705cf4-1d22-4cae-bfa5-dfdab30b53be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe705cf4-1d22-4cae-bfa5-dfdab30b53be
  30th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Road-transport-services./DWZT63575S
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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