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title: "Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b237"
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# Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items

Buyer: FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b237

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Growing Sundry Items" was conducted by Forestry and Land Scotland. It involves establishing a Framework Agreement for supplying essential materials like tree transportation bags, growing medium, and nursery sundries following the redevelopment of Newton Nursery in Elgin. This process is critical for supporting the expanded operations brought by the newly constructed 12,000m² glasshouse capable of growing up to 25 million trees annually. The procurement was initiated through an open procedure, governed by the legal framework of the EU Directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement has now reached the awarding stage, with contracts signed with multiple suppliers like Stevenage Packaging Limited, Everris Ltd, KLASMANN-DIELMANN IRELAND LIMITED, and W&D Oliphant. The tender was divided into several lots, each focusing on different items crucial for the project’s success. The initial publication and planning phases were completed by October 2024, and the tendering phase concluded with the award announced on 21 May 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural and agricultural sectors, particularly those specializing in growing mediums and nursery products. SMEs in the UK can greatly benefit from engaging in this framework, offering prospects for business growth through long-term engagement in supplying materials essential for large-scale nursery operations. With a focus on quality, delivery processes, and sustainability, companies able to meet these criteria stand to gain a steady revenue stream until March 2029. The contract encourages participation from various geographic regions, but particularly benefits local suppliers who can leverage proximity to the Elgin site for competitive advantage. The ongoing demand for innovative solutions in tree seedling production can also spur technological advancements and efficiencies, presenting an attractive landscape for businesses willing to innovate and expand their capabilities.

## Notice

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have appointed a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin, including Tree Transportation (bags), growing medium & organic matter.

### Lot Information

Tree Transportation

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have appointed a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Tree Transportation (bags). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Growing Medium

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) have appointed a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Growing Medium. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Organic Matter

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Organic matter. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Galvanised Lifting & Storage Crates

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Galvanised Lifting & Storage Crates. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

Nursery Sundries - Ties/Labels/Cell Trays/Tools

Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) intends to appoint a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Tree Nursery & Glasshouse Sundry Items following the redevelopment project at our Newton Nursery, Elgin. This lot is for Nursery Sundries (Ties/Labels/Cell Trays/Tools). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Jan 2029

### Procurement Information

No contract could be awarded following the competition in the contract notice:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023561-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Autumn 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | £2,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AVATAN HANDLING EQUIPMENT; EVERRIS; KLASMANN-DIELMANN IRELAND; STEVENAGE PACKAGING; W&D OLIPHANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03440000 - Forestry products
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 44610000 - Tanks, reservoirs, containers and pressure vessels
- 44619000 - Other containers
- 44619300 - Crates

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023561-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017621-2025
- 20 Jan 2025 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001805-2025
- 29 Oct 2024 at 12:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035009-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787773
- https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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