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title: "The growing-on of Sitka Spruce Seedlings for Forestry England"
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# The growing-on of Sitka Spruce Seedlings for Forestry England

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e834b806-8253-404d-87c7-28f74581c5e8

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a procurement process titled "The growing-on of Sitka Spruce Seedlings for Forestry England." This tender falls under the forestry services industry category and is located in Scarborough, England. The procurement method is an open procedure, and it is currently in the active Tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 17th February 2020. The expected contract period will commence on 16th March 2020 and will run until 15th January 2021. The estimated contract value ranges from £40,000 to £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the plant nursery and forestry services sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in growing and supplying seedlings. Companies with capabilities in handling and nurturing Sitka Spruce seedlings and those experienced in providing forestry services will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this tender process could enhance market presence and foster relationships with public sector organisations within the environmental and forestry industries.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the following: Taking one-year-old Sitka Spruce seedlings, sent from Wykeham Nursery, Scarborough, and lining these out in an open nursery to grow-on for one season. The resulting planting stock must then be lifted and returned to Wykeham for grading and onward distribution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c7f4b0-6048-492d-9ec3-086711982760 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 15 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | SCARBOROUGH |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO13 9EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Derwent Valley & Moor |
| Westminster constituency | Scarborough and Whitby |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03451000 - Plants
- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c7f4b0-6048-492d-9ec3-086711982760

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38c7f4b0-6048-492d-9ec3-086711982760
  20th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e6e00a2-eac1-42b9-823e-36be24b8a5ad
  Invitation to Tender

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