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title: "Framework Agreement for growing, supply and delivery of common cottongrass - Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0436f5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-08"
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# Framework Agreement for growing, supply and delivery of common cottongrass - Eriophorum angustifolium for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0436f5

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## Summary

The Durham County Council has completed an award for a Framework Agreement related to the growing, supply, and delivery of common cottongrass for bare peat restoration in the North Pennines. The procurement process falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products. The main procurement category is goods. The Framework Agreement involves the appointing of a main contractor and a reserve contractor, with Cheviot Trees Ltd and Elsoms Trees Limited being the respective suppliers awarded. The contract has a value of £480,000 and was signed on 15th March 2024.

This tender for the Framework Agreement provides an opportunity for businesses involved in agricultural and horticultural products to engage in peatland restoration projects. Suppliers of varying sizes, from large companies like Cheviot Trees Ltd to SMEs like Elsoms Trees Limited, have been successful in the award process. The tender period ended on 4th March 2024, with a focus on electronic submission. The submitted bids were evaluated based on price criteria, and this Framework Agreement offers the potential for long-term partnerships within the peatland restoration industry.

## Notice

This is for a Framework Agreement for the growing, supply and delivery of common cotton grass Eriophorum anugustifolium for use in peatland restoration by the North Pennines National Landscape team. The Council intends to appoint the successful provider as number one ranked bidder on the framework. The second placed bidder will be ranked second on the Framework and held in reserve.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework Agreement for the growing, supply and delivery of common cotton grass Eriophorum anugustifolium for use in peatland restoration by the North Pennines National Landscape team Additional information: The budget available is approximate over the duration of the framework

Options: The initial duration of the proposed Framework contract is 1 year subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for a term of 2 x 1 year or terms to be determined by the Council (at its sole discretion) but for an additional overall term of no greater than a further 2 years from the actual end date. (This is dependent on funding being available.) The maximum length of the Framework contract is therefore 3 years.

Renewal: The initial duration of the proposed Framework contract is 1 year subject to the right of the Council (at its sole discretion) to exercise its option to extend for a term of 2 x 1 year or terms to be determined by the Council (at its sole discretion) but for an additional overall term of no greater than a further 2 years from the actual end date. (This is dependent on funding being available.) The maximum length of the Framework contract is therefore 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## 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 | TLC14 Durham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CHEVIOT TREES; ELSOMS TREES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011241-2024
- 2 Feb 2024 at 17:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003602-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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