--- title: "Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Rufford No.3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-19" --- # Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Rufford No.3 Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce7d7f31-e1fb-47e5-a972-a6de5eab985e.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Rufford No.3" is conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council, within the industry category of agricultural and forestry products. This tender is part of the Nature for Climate Programme, aimed at supporting woodland creation and peatland restoration in the UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 4th October 2021 and running until 31st March 2024. Although the tender period ended on 14th September 2021, the award to Thomson Habitats was announced on 11th October 2021, with a contract value of £207,559.34. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscaping and forestry works, especially those specialising in woodland planting and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly encouraged to engage, as their capabilities align well with the project’s requirements. As the work aligns with environmental sustainability goals and government initiatives, companies focusing on ecological restoration solutions can find valuable contracts in this and similar projects. ## Notice 1.1 On 11 March 2020, the government announced the creation of a PS640m "Nature for Climate" Programme. This funding is to support nature-based solutions such as woodland creation and peatland restoration, as part of an array of actions needed to reach the UK government target of net zero carbon by 2050. 1.2 As part of the Nature for Climate programme, the England's Community Forests (ECF) network, led by The Mersey Forest and supported by the Community Forest Trust, has been tasked by DEFRA with putting together a 6,000+ hectare programme of new woodland creation, called 'Trees for Climate' (T4C), to be delivered over the period 2020 to 2025. 1.3 Greenwood Community Forest, part of Nottinghamshire County Council (NCC) will lead on the T4C programme in Nottinghamshire. As part of the indicative pipeline of projects for the programme, Greenwood has indicated that it would be able to facilitate the establishment of 250ha of new woodland, with both direct delivery of schemes and working through partner organisations. 1.4 For Year 2 (2021/22) of T4C, Greenwood is intending on planting 4 sites, both owned by Nottinghamshire County Council, one of which is the subject of this tender and is shown in Appendix 1 - Year 2 T4C Planting Site 1: 1.5 The Site is former colliery pit tip, restored to a mix of woodland and low-grade agricultural grassland. The planting scheme will take place on the grassland areas, which are undulating in topography with some steep slopes, vehicle wheeling ruts and poorly drained areas. It should be noted the Site suffers from unauthorised off-road usage (4x4s and trail bikes). 1.6 The scheme has been designed to comply with the UK Forestry Standard, and to deliver native broad-leaved woodland and various associated outputs including carbon sequestration, biodiversity, water quality and public access. 1.8 In order to maximise the chances of being able to undertake the planting work this planting season, we are now seeking to appoint a Planting Contractor with the relevant skills and experience, and the ability to deliver within the specified timeframe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b0c40d-d81a-4b48-9e61-433ed9a9309a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 5 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £207,559 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £207,559 | | 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 | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CALVERTON | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG14 6QL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Gedling | | Electoral ward | Calverton | | Westminster constituency | Sherwood Forest | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THOMSON HABITATS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 45112700 - Landscaping work ## Release History - 19 Nov 2021 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b0c40d-d81a-4b48-9e61-433ed9a9309a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b0c40d-d81a-4b48-9e61-433ed9a9309a 19th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=58e5b17b-45ff-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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