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title: "Framework for Trees, Whips and Hardware"
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# Framework for Trees, Whips and Hardware

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1a6447e-1971-4135-8de6-f9b3a058f898

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## Summary

Durham County Council is seeking suppliers for a Framework for Trees, Whips and Hardware, with an emphasis on the supply and delivery of various types of trees and planting products. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having completed the tender phase. The contract began on 19 January 2020 and will run until 20 February 2023. This open procurement, categorised under agricultural and forestry goods, requires bidders to have confirmed funding for the project, which is conditional upon the Council's successful funding application to the Forestry Commission.

This contract presents opportunities for growth within the horticultural and landscaping sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing tree and planting products. Suppliers with experience in delivering trees, shrubs, and associated hardware are well-suited for this opportunity, enabling them to expand their customer base and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients. Businesses looking to participate should prepare to demonstrate their capacity to meet the Council's requirements effectively.

## Notice

This Framework is for Trees, Whips and Hardware. Lot 1: Supply & delivery of heavy standard trees Lot 2: Supply & delivery of young native species trees and shrubs Lot 3: supply & delivery of tree stakes, planting products and ameliorants Funding At present the Council has submitted an application for funding to ensure the delivery of this project from the Forestry Commission. Should the Council be unsuccessful in obtaining all funding the Project may be modified accordingly, (unless an alternative funding source is identified). Progression of this procurement exercise and any award of this contract opportunity will be conditional on confirmation of sufficient funds being available and/or modification of the Project. Bidders must download the documents from www.nepo.org and insert reference DN446951

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9a739-f502-49fa-8f35-8e0e8d3cb06e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2020 - 16 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £270,500 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MAXWELL AMENITY; MCLAREN'S NURSERIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9a739-f502-49fa-8f35-8e0e8d3cb06e
- 12 Nov 2019 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd5a99-2f6d-4efe-a32d-cae170f2aa7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9a739-f502-49fa-8f35-8e0e8d3cb06e
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96dd5a99-2f6d-4efe-a32d-cae170f2aa7f
  12th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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