--- title: "Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Rufford No.3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-17" --- # Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Rufford No.3 Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f7c9d928-cc6a-4272-8423-da31c1d59f5b.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "Trees for Climate: Year 2 - Woodland Planting and Maintenance at Rufford No.3" is being conducted by Nottinghamshire County Council. This tender falls under the agricultural and forestry industry category and is located in England. The current stage of procurement is the Tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 14th September 2021. The contract, valued at £140,000, is expected to commence on 4th October 2021 and will run until 31st March 2024, with the procurement method being an open procedure. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on landscaping and environmental works, particularly those with expertise in woodland creation and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on relevant skills and experience required for the project. Companies should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering eco-friendly projects, particularly in the context of native woodland planting and biodiversity enhancement. ## 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/897a350f-6492-4e9e-8290-e3479a495a56 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 17 Aug 2021 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/897a350f-6492-4e9e-8290-e3479a495a56 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/897a350f-6492-4e9e-8290-e3479a495a56 17th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Access to the tender can be found at East Midlands Tenders weblink ## 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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