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title: "Tree Saplings"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2ce34c5-429b-42d9-9fc6-39dacf34af88"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND"
published: "2023-09-15"
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# Tree Saplings

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2ce34c5-429b-42d9-9fc6-39dacf34af88

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the supply of tree saplings is being conducted by Natural England. The tender, titled "Tree Saplings," falls under the industry category of tree-nursery products. It involves the delivery of foundation canopy trees to two sites in Derbyshire between September 2023 and March 2024. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract value of £20,000 GBP. The deadline for submission of quotations is set for 10th July 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the tree nursery products sector, to compete for the supply of tree saplings to Natural England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suited to participate. Interested businesses must focus on quality and price competitiveness to meet the criteria for contract award. Businesses should align their responses with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and submit them to the designated contact person by the specified deadline.

## Notice

Please provide a quotation for a mixture of foundation canopy trees, cell grown, between 10-15 cm in height. UK & Ireland sourced and grown (UKISG), seed provenance zone identified and provided alongside quotation, species specified in the RFQ. Delivery to two sites within Derbyshire between September 2023 and March 2024. The contract will be awarded on the following criteria 60% quality & 40% price. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to Sally Goulding (sally.goulding@naturalengland.org.uk) by 12 midday on 10.07.2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Mark Young (mark.young@naturalengland.org.uk). Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a4c9e-6553-4127-9763-87d10898526f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,951 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BUXTON |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK17 0DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Hartington & Taddington |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEVIOT TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03450000 - Tree-nursery products

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2023 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a4c9e-6553-4127-9763-87d10898526f
- 23 Jun 2023 at 13:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b702f-f492-4e9f-81c5-b3dc9820f96e
- 23 Jun 2023 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b702f-f492-4e9f-81c5-b3dc9820f96e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/746a4c9e-6553-4127-9763-87d10898526f
  15th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b702f-f492-4e9f-81c5-b3dc9820f96e
  23rd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f389bf18-3e39-4df2-b42b-d023dc4d025a
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/040255ef-24e8-4d20-b2ad-ca1b18bbed81
  Contract Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ee47a8c-b806-4ca5-a199-7ec718a909f4
  Commercial Response Template
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2ee3bb44-a792-49d1-a0b8-657b4b4d7286

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