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title: "Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland AONB."
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# Framework for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants for peatland restoration in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Forest of Bowland AONB.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce40eb3e-b805-46c8-a72e-c14591359fe9

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## Summary

Durham County Council has recently awarded a contract for the supply of Sphagnum plug plants aimed at peatland restoration in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland AONB. The contract, worth £48,600, was awarded to Micropropagation Services (E.M.) Ltd, following a successful open tender procedure that concluded on 3 July 2019. The contract period commenced on 1 August 2019 and will continue until 31 July 2022. This procurement falls within the agricultural category, specifically focusing on goods related to forestry and related products, with provisions for delivery across the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in horticulture, plant nurseries, and ecological restoration, particularly those with experience in supplying or cultivating peatland restoration materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit from participating in future tenders, as they are encouraged to engage in this sector. This contract not only highlights the increasing demand for sustainable environmental practices but also opens avenues for growth in biodiversity and conservation-related services within the region.

## Notice

Durham County Council is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the growing, supply and delivery of approximately 103500 Sphagnum plug plants for the North Pennines AONB Partnership for peatland restoration work across the North Pennines AONB, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Forest of Bowland AONB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46bf7f8-c9ea-4be6-af0a-9b721080926b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,600 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (E.M. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46bf7f8-c9ea-4be6-af0a-9b721080926b
- 10 Jun 2019 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0746368b-91d1-4536-8bbf-4a9773f0ef65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c46bf7f8-c9ea-4be6-af0a-9b721080926b
  31st July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0746368b-91d1-4536-8bbf-4a9773f0ef65
  10th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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