--- title: "Supply of Timber" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-12" --- # Supply of Timber Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b3baf1d0-b997-4e78-b5e0-294a099e2fc5.json) ## Summary East Suffolk Council is currently seeking suppliers for the provision of timber under the title "Supply of Timber". This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically related to timber and timber products, with an emphasis on sustainable sourcing in accordance with Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines. The tender is actively open and is set to close on 22nd October 2021. The successful contract will commence on 16th November 2021 and extend until 15th November 2024. Interested bidders should ensure their submissions outline their strategies for minimising environmental impact, reflecting the Council's commitment to sustainability, while also having access to a sawmill for immediate timber cuts when necessary. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in timber production and sustainable sourcing. Businesses that can demonstrate an ability to deliver timber in compliance with environmental standards and provide the necessary resources for custom cuts will be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on sustainability and environmentally friendly practices opens avenues for companies that align with these values, potentially enhancing their market presence while fulfilling the requirements of a public sector client. ## Notice East Suffolk Council are looking to engage a supplier in respect of the provision of timber. All timber supplied is to be from sustainable sources in accordance with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) guidelines and in accordance with the standards detailed within the Pricing Template attached at Appendix B of this Invitation to Tender. Having declared a climate emergency East Suffolk Council places a high emphasis on managing our environmental impact and has made a commitment through our business plan to protect, enhance and make sustainable use of our environment. Please ensure your tender response answer in Part B provides as much detail as possible regarding how you intend to minimise the environmental impact from this contract. Providing information about how you intend to report on this on a regular basis. East Suffolk Council has varying ages of properties that we maintain. On this basis we often require timber to be cut to specific sizes so that we can repair our properties. As part of this tender the successful bidder must have access to a sawmill at our request on the day we are purchasing the timber to enable us to complete our repairs on the same day. Additional information: The tender documentation is free to access on the following link. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5afd372-fb93-4cf8-aa58-49d463a0621b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Nov 2021 - 15 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL | | Locality | WOODBRIDGE | | Post town | Ipswich | | Postcode | IP12 1RT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk | | ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk | | Local authority | East Suffolk | | Electoral ward | Melton | | Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03419000 - Timber - 03419100 - Timber products ## Release History - 12 Oct 2021 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5afd372-fb93-4cf8-aa58-49d463a0621b - 29 Sep 2021 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5afd372-fb93-4cf8-aa58-49d463a0621b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5afd372-fb93-4cf8-aa58-49d463a0621b 12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/eastsuffolk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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