--- title: "GLA 81574 Tree Supply to Royal Docks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY" published: "2020-10-19" --- # GLA 81574 Tree Supply to Royal Docks Buyer: GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b343d296-664a-4340-b6a0-990421fb429c.json) ## Summary The Greater London Authority is preparing to issue a tender titled "GLA 81574 Tree Supply to Royal Docks" for the supply and planting of approximately 280 trees, with an additional 100-150 trees expected in the following planting season. This tender falls within the industry category of Trees, and is located in the Royal Docks area of East London, specifically within the London Borough of Newham. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a milestone deadline for engagement set for 2nd November 2020. Interested bidders must submit an Expression of Interest by this date to participate in the tender process, which is expected to commence at the beginning of November. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in horticulture, landscaping, and tree supply, particularly those that can meet specific species and size requirements noted in the tender specifications. Companies that have the capacity to fulfil the supply and planting requirements may greatly benefit from this initiative, as the project aims to enhance the local environment and greenery in the Royal Docks area. Businesses, especially SMEs, are encouraged to register on the tender portal and prepare to submit their proposals to potentially secure a contract valued at £90,000. ## Notice The Royal Docks (an area of East London within the London Borough of Newham) are planning to plant approximately 280 trees this planting season, with a current expectation of further planting of approximately 100-150 trees in the following planting season. To that end we are intending to issue a tender at the beginning of November. In order for your bid to be considered you will need to be able to meet all of our species and size requirements (sizes will be detailed further in the tender specification) although we will consider (at our sole discretion) changes where unavoidable. Our currently anticipated species requirements are as follows: Acer campestre (Field maple), Acer cappadocicum, Acer platanoides 'crimson king', Acer pseudoplatanus, Acer rubrum, Alnus glutinosa, Betula nigra (River birch), Betula pendula (Silver birch), Corylus avellana, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair), Juniperus communis (Juniper), Liquidambar styraciflua (Worplesdon), Pinus sylvestris (Scots pine), Populus tremula (Aspen), Populus tremula 'Erecta', Prunus accolade, Prunus avium 'Plena' (Plena Cherry), Prunus serrulata 'Sunset boulevard', Pyrus communis 'Conference', Quercus robur, Robinia Pseudoacacia, Salix caprea (Goat willow), Salix fragilis (Crack willow), Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan), Swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum), Taxus baccata (Common yew). If you are interested in bidding for this opportunity please register your organisation on our tender portal and submit an expression of interest in response to this opportunity (by searching via https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True). You will be sent a link to download the tender documents once they have been issued. We are currently intending to issue the tender in early November so please note that no documents are available to download currently. Please also note: TfL (on behalf of the GLA) will carry out a basic financial check on bidders using the company registration number you are registered with on the tendering portal, and reserve the right to exclude any companies that, in the sole determination of TfL, are unable to demonstrate sufficient financial strength to fulfil the requirements of this contract. Please note that the deadline to submit an Expression of Interest for this opportunity is 5pm on 2nd November 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5114049-485e-4997-9c29-37f79931d0e5 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Nov 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8NJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees ## Release History - 19 Oct 2020 at 14:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5114049-485e-4997-9c29-37f79931d0e5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5114049-485e-4997-9c29-37f79931d0e5 19th October 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True - https://tfl.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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