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title: "Tree Planting and Maintenance"
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# Tree Planting and Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0470ff

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a procurement process for a contract titled "Tree Planting and Maintenance" under the forestry services category. This project involves the planting of approximately 250 hectares of woodland across two new sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands, with planting set to commence in February 2025. The procurement process has evolved to the award stage, with the contract being awarded to CK Forestry Contractors. The project encompasses both broadleaf and conifer planting, vole guard installation, and potential fertiliser application, followed by a five-year maintenance period. Key dates include the contract start date in February 2025 and the initial end date in May 2027, with options for three additional 12-month extensions. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in forestry services, particularly those with expertise in large-scale planting and maintenance of woodlands. Companies with experience in preparing and mounding ground, flat planting, and screefing will find this contract especially suitable. The awarded sum of £564,500 indicates a substantial investment by the University, offering growth potential for the successful supplier and any subcontractors involved. SMEs, as evidenced by the awarded contractor, CK Forestry Contractors, are well-positioned to compete and benefit from this contract, leveraging their specialised skills and local knowledge to deliver the required services. The inclusion of options for additional services to potential new sites further enhances business growth opportunities extending beyond the initial contract period.

## Notice

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Options: Future sites Tenderers should note that the Buyer reserves the right to vary this contract to include additional services to any potential additional sites for 2 years. This variation will be done by mutual agreement between the Buyer and successful bidder. There is no guarantee of additional services besides the awarded services in this procurement. Contract start date: February 2025 Initial contract end date: May 2027 3 x 12 Month optional extensions

Renewal: 3 x 12 Months extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037953-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £564,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CK FORESTRY CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037953-2024
- 13 Sep 2024 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029453-2024
- 19 Jun 2024 at 09:21 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018850-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778066
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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