---
title: "Delivery of Planting Stock from Forestry England Plant and Seed Supply Nurseries"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04969c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2024-11-18"
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# Delivery of Planting Stock from Forestry England Plant and Seed Supply Nurseries

Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04969c

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## Summary

Forestry England, operating on behalf of the Forestry Commission, has announced an open tender for the delivery of planting stock from its nurseries in Cheshire to locations across the UK, including the Forestry and Land Scotland nursery in Elgin. The procurement falls under the road transport services category and is classified as a services contract with a total value of £600,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender stage is currently active. The tender period concludes on 30th September 2024, with the contract expected to last for 1800 days starting from the award date. Interested businesses should be ready to submit their bids electronically or in written format via the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity, particularly suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in logistics and road transport services. Companies that can demonstrate excellent methodologies, resource management, communication skills, and strong sustainability and environmental commitments will be well-placed to compete. The long contract duration provides a stable income stream, and the extensive geographical distribution requirement could help expand a business’s footprint within the UK. Firms with a robust logistics network and a commitment to quality and environmental standards are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the delivery of planting stock from the Forestry England tree nurseries based in Cheshire. The contract will cover distribution to the whole of England and to the Forestry and Land Scotland nursery in Elgin. Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Forestry England will be awarding a contract for the delivery of planting stock from the Forestry England tree nurseries based in Cheshire. The contract will cover distribution to the whole of England and to the Forestry and Land Scotland nursery in Elgin. Full details of our requirements are provided in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037168-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY ENGLAND FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60100000 - Road transport services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2024 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037168-2024
- 30 Aug 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027693-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=901047498
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Road-transport-services./DWZT63575S
- https://www.forestryengland.uk/

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