--- title: "MFF 28 2016-2019 Supply and Delivery of Seed" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY" published: "2021-06-29" --- # MFF 28 2016-2019 Supply and Delivery of Seed Buyer: PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f8400dcf-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns a Framework Agreement initiated by the Peak District National Park Authority for the supply and delivery of grass seed species, aimed at restoring damaged areas of moorland within the Peak District National Park and South Pennines Special Area of Conservation. The tender was published on 1st August 2016, with a deadline for submission on 19th August 2016. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period extends from 1st October 2016 to 1st October 2019, with a total value of £137,000. The classification falls under the category of goods, specifically "Plants used in specific fields". This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agriculture, horticulture, or environmental restoration. Companies that specialise in the supply of grass seeds, particularly those that can provide fine-leaved grasses suited for low-nutrient environments, or that can offer recommendations for additional species, may find this tender advantageous. As the framework involves delivery to various locations in the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and the East Midlands, businesses capable of servicing these areas are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The objective of Framework Agreement is the supply and delivery of various grass seed species, blended to an agreed ratio with some additional seed, to Sites within the Peak District National Park and South Pennines SAC for application by helicopter to damaged areas of moorland. 2. This Invitation to Tender is for a Framework Agreement for the period 1 October 2016 to 1 October 2019 ("the Framework Period"). This means that, after evaluation of the Tenderers' Forms of Tenders, the Authority will appoint Framework Contractors to carry out the Works at different Sites throughout the Framework Period. The framework process is set out in Section 2 (Instructions on Submitting a Tender). 3. The Material for the purposes of this Tender shall consist of approximately 63,170 kg of grass seed over two years of the Framework Agreement. The Authority requires the following grasses to be components of its nurse crop. Each of the grasses has a slightly different function in the restoration process. In addition, Tenderers are requested to recommend other grass species or varieties that may fit the Authority's requirements. Fine-leaved grasses with low growth forms are considered to be best suited to Sites. Primary species 1.2.1. Perennial rye-grass (Lolium perenne) - 3 separate, named varieties of fineleaved amenity rye grass. These should have low nutrient requirements, high stress tolerance and germinate quickly. 1.2.2. Fine-leaved sheep's fescue (Festuca longifolia) - 1 variety. This should be drought-resistant. 1.2.3. Sheep's fescue (Festuca ovina) - 1 variety. This should be drought-resistant. 1.2.4. Highland bent - (Agrostis castellana). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeeaa51c-7134-405b-9f00-902c4691d81f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 26 Mar 2017 - 19 Feb 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £137,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £104,335 | | 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 | PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY | | Locality | EDALE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S33 7ZA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | High Peak | | Electoral ward | Hope Valley | | Westminster constituency | High Peak | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HURRELL & MCLEAN SEEDS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03117000 - Plants used in specific fields ## Release History - 29 Jun 2021 at 14:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeeaa51c-7134-405b-9f00-902c4691d81f - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf19d7e-18e9-447b-9e4f-590575b39f8a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeeaa51c-7134-405b-9f00-902c4691d81f 29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf19d7e-18e9-447b-9e4f-590575b39f8a 1st August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3fa286a2-e9ec-4327-9921-f7f413c696dd Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea9f5959-c599-4b37-8d2f-0f139cc3b00b Tender Reurn Label - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/febb644c-8be1-4c0f-9ffc-e45835caadfe Covering Letter - http://www.moorsforthefuture.org.uk Website ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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