--- title: "Central Landscape Contractor Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-10-13" --- # Central Landscape Contractor Framework Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fe9bc086-04ec-4d6f-9e41-3f4ba707fb23.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal is set to initiate the "Central Landscape Contractor Framework" tender, targeted towards the urban planning and landscape architectural services industry. This framework will address landscape works across the Central hubs, specifically in regions such as the West Midlands, East Midlands, Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire, and East Anglia. It is scheduled to commence on February 1, 2018, and will run until June 30, 2019. The planned procurement process has an estimated value of £3,500,000, with the tender notice published on October 13, 2017. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in landscape architecture, gardening, and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in arboricultural works, site preparation, and environmental conservation are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework. With a focus on sustainable practices and native plantings, suppliers who can demonstrate innovative approaches to landscape management will have a competitive edge in securing contracts within this multi-year framework. ## Notice The Central Landscape Contractor Framework is for the provision of General and Specialist landscape works to cover the Central hubs (consisting of the following 4 areas: West Midlands, East Midlands, Lincolnshire & Northamptonshire and East Anglia). The framework will cover tasks including but not limited to the following: Arboricultural works, earthworks, site preparation, including the use of herbicides in or near rivers and tidal waters for the control of invasive species. Hard landscape works including paving, fencing, construction of timber structures. Soft landscape works including the supply and planting of aquatic plants, trees, shrubs and other plants, especially of UK native provenance, seeding of grasses and wildflowers in sensitive locations and associated maintenance works over a period of up to five years. Arboricultural works, earthworks, including the reprofiling of river channels and banks and associated floodplains. Site preparation, including the use of herbicides in or near rivers and coasts for the control of invasive species. Reptile and general fencing, bioengineering including the supply and fixing of pre-planted coir rolls and planting mats. Soft landscape works including the supply and planting of aquatic plants, trees, shrubs and other plants, especially of UK native provenance, seeding of grasses and wildflowers in sensitive locations and associated maintenance works over a period of up to four years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5953e0bf-6b2d-47ae-888d-760f6dabd791 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Oct 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 30 Jun 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 1QU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | Silhill | | Westminster constituency | Meriden and Solihull East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services - 71420000 - Landscape architectural services - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services - 90721100 - Landscape protection services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2017 at 11:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5953e0bf-6b2d-47ae-888d-760f6dabd791 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5953e0bf-6b2d-47ae-888d-760f6dabd791 13th October 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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