---
title: "Contract for Framework to Supply Trees, Whips and Hardware."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03556e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-11-11"
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# Contract for Framework to Supply Trees, Whips and Hardware.

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03556e

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of trees, whips, and hardware under the lot structure. The procurement included three lots related to agriculture and forestry products. The contract was split into separate lots for heavy standard trees, young native species trees and shrubs, and tree stakes with planting products. W Crowder & Sons Ltd and Agrovista UK Ltd are the active suppliers awarded with active contracts for the respective lots.

This tender by the Durham County Council offers an opportunity for businesses involved in supplying agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products to compete for contracts. The procurement process, though completed, had a clear framework for structuring the supply of goods. For businesses capable of meeting the specified requirements, such as W Crowder & Sons Ltd and Agrovista UK Ltd, this contract could lead to further growth and partnership opportunities within the industry category.

## Notice

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Heavy Standard Trees Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Young Native Species Trees and Shrubs Lot 3 Supply and Delivery of Tree Stakes, Planting products and Ameliorants

### Lot Information

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Heavy Standard Trees

Lot 1 Supply and Delivery of Heavy Standard Trees

Options: option to extend 1 x 24mths at end of two years

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st October 2022. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th September 2024. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional year extension of the Framework and to the suppliers who have been awarded a position on it. If the Framework is extended the Council will re-run the Pricing Schedule, it should be noted that additional items may be added to the Pricing Schedules of the original tender to give suppliers the opportunity to submit fixed maximum rate costs for the further two year extension. The Framework ranking (1 - 3), for the extended year will then be based on the ranking position of suppliers following this exercise.

Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Young Native Species Trees and Shrubs

Lot 2 Supply and Delivery of Young Native Species Trees and Shrubs

Options: option to extend 1 x 24mths at end of two years

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st October 2022. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th September 2024. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional year extension of the Framework and to the suppliers who have been awarded a position on it. If the Framework is extended the Council will re-run the Pricing Schedule, it should be noted that additional items may be added to the Pricing Schedules of the original tender to give suppliers the opportunity to submit fixed maximum rate costs for the further two year extension. The Framework ranking (1 - 3), for the extended year will then be based on the ranking position of suppliers following this exercise.

Lot 3 Supply and Delivery of Tree Stakes, Planting products and Ameliorants

Lot 3 Supply and Delivery of Tree Stakes, Planting products and Ameliorants

Options: option to extend 1 x 24mths at end of two years

Renewal: The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st October 2022. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 30th September 2024. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 24 months from the actual end date. When the Framework has reached the two-year period the Council will determine whether to grant an additional year extension of the Framework and to the suppliers who have been awarded a position on it. If the Framework is extended the Council will re-run the Pricing Schedule, it should be noted that additional items may be added to the Pricing Schedules of the original tender to give suppliers the opportunity to submit fixed maximum rate costs for the further two year extension. The Framework ranking (1 - 3), for the extended year will then be based on the ranking position of suppliers following this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032023-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,000 |
| Lots value | £950,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £124,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | AGROVISTA; W CROWDER & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2022 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032023-2022
- 25 Jul 2022 at 13:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020166-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.durham.gov.uk
- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

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