--- title: "RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: Supply of native trees for planting 2024" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-143282" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143282" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143282.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143282.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "RSPB" published: "2024-07-24" --- # RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: Supply of native trees for planting 2024 Buyer: RSPB Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-143282 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-143282) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-143282.json) ## Summary The RSPB is initiating an open procurement process for the supply of native trees to be planted at Lake Vyrnwy in 2024. The tender, titled "RSPB Lake Vyrnwy: Supply of native trees for planting 2024," falls under the industry categories of Agricultural, Farming, Fishing, Forestry, and related products. The buying organisation, RSPB, located in Cardiff, is seeking to purchase 8,600 trees divided into two lots, with quotations and associated queries to be emailed to Sam Sharpe at RSPB by 1st September 2024. The procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 3rd September 2024, and award decisions expected by 15th October 2024. Delivery of the trees is scheduled to start in early November 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in forestry and nursery products as well as those involved in sustainable and organic agriculture. Suppliers capable of providing locally sourced, and preferably organic, trees will have a competitive edge. Moreover, the contract welcomes bids from consortia, making it an attractive proposition for smaller enterprises to collaborate and fulfil the requirements collectively. The successful bidder will not only gain a substantial contract but also position themselves as a key player in the market for ecological and conservation projects spearheaded by prominent conservation organisations like the RSPB. ## Notice The RSPB at Lake Vyrnwy are looking to purchase a total of 8600 native trees, in two lots, to plant on our reserve to enhance tree cover on the reserve in line with our 'Treescape plan'.Suppliers are invited to quote for either lot 1, lot 2, or both lot 1 & 2 and should specify which lots they are quoting for.Lot 1:6500 trees consisting of roughly the following species and quantities (some flexibility possible):Rowan (10%)Downy birch (15%)Creeping willow (5%)Common hawthorn (10%)Eared willow (5%)Aspen (10%)Blackthorn (10%)Holly (5%)Sessile oak (5%)Alder (2%)Grey/goat willow (8%)Crab apple (10%)Hazel (5%)Lot 2:2100 trees consisting of roughly the following species and quantities (some flexibility possible):Rowan (10%)Downy birch (10%)Common hawthorn (10%)Aspen (10%)Blackthorn (10%)Holly (5%)Sessile Oak (5%)Pendunculate oak (5%)Alder (2%)Grey/goat willow (8%)Crab apple (10%)Hazel (5%)Alder buckthorn (2%)Elder (3%)Silver birch (5%)Trees should be of 40cm bare root specification, as a minimum (larger/older trees where suitable will be considered, a mix of tree ages would be preferred but not essential)All trees should be grown from sources as local to the Lake Vyrnwy estate as possible. Trees from North Wales are ideal, however UK grown trees from other areas will be considered. Organic trees are preferred but not essential. Trees grown outside the UK are not suitable.Trees should be available for delivery at the start of November 2024.We are also seeking a contractor to plant the trees this winter REF - LVYTREEPLANTING2024Your quote should be emailed to sam.sharpe@rspb.org.uk by 01/09/2024. Please state which lot(s) you are quoting for.If you wish to discuss any aspect of this quote prior to submitting, please email sam.sharpe@rspb.org.ukNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143282. (WA Ref:143282)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143282 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | RSPB | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF11 9AB | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products - 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products - 03400000 - Forestry and logging products - 03450000 - Tree-nursery products ## Release History - 24 Jul 2024 at 14:58 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=143282 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=JUL485625&idx=1 24th July 2024 - Specification and Invitation to Quote ## Notice URLs - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=143282 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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