--- title: "DAERA - Forest Service - Tree Planting Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2022-06-29" --- # DAERA - Forest Service - Tree Planting Service Buyer: FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02bfe4.json) ## Summary The Forest Service, part of the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in the UK, has initiated a procurement process titled "Tree Planting Service." This project falls under the forestry services category and is located across several regions, including Antrim/Londonderry, Down/Armagh, and Fermanagh/Tyrone. The procurement is currently in the active award stage, with contracts signed on 29 June 2022 to a maximum of eight contractors per lot. The total value for this contract is significant, with individual lots ranging from £96,000 to £201,000. The award procedure followed is an open procurement method, with bidders required to demonstrate relevant experience and capability. This procurement presents excellent opportunities for businesses in the forestry and agricultural sectors. Contractors well-versed in tree planting, maintenance, and management services are encouraged to participate, particularly those who can comply with the stringent performance monitoring system outlined in the contract. This initiative could help expand the reach of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in environmental services, offering them a pathway to contribute to public sector projects while growing their business footprint across the UK. ## Notice The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. ### Lot Information Tree Planting: Antrim / Londonderry The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years. Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years Tree Planting: Down / Armagh The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years. Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years Tree Planting: Fermanagh / Tyrone The Forest Service wishes to appoint a list of Contractors to carry out re-planting of forests across it estate as well as the replacement of failed trees on previously planted sites, which is termed Beating-up, as well as In-filling of trees on naturally regenerated sites. The Contract will be subdivided into 3 Lots. The Forest Service aims to appoint a maximum of 8 Contractors per Lot. Options: One option to extend for any period up to and including two years. Renewal: Option to extend for one further period of two years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017714-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Dependent on whether extension periods are offered. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,800,000 | | Lots value | £1,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £497,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES AND SERVICES DIVISION | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT3 9ED | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0G Fermanagh and Omagh | | Local authority | Fermanagh and Omagh | | Electoral ward | Castlecoole | | Westminster constituency | Fermanagh and South Tyrone | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 7 | | Supplier names | ELM FORESTRY AND LANDSCAPING; GARDINER FARM AND FOREST SERVICES; GLEN FORESTRY SERVICES; P DUFFY CONTRACTS; RJ WOODLAND SERVICES; SCOTTISH WOODLANDS; VALLEY FORESTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77100000 - Agricultural services - 77200000 - Forestry services - 77211300 - Tree-clearing services - 77211500 - Tree-maintenance services - 77211600 - Tree seeding - 77231000 - Forestry management services ## Release History - 29 Jun 2022 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017714-2022 - 24 Jun 2021 at 17:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014449-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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