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title: "Supply of NPK Fertiliser to the National Forest Estate and Nursery"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000544879"
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# Supply of NPK Fertiliser to the National Forest Estate and Nursery

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000544879

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is conducting a tender for the supply of NPK Fertiliser to the National Forest Estate and Nursery. This procurement, classified under the goods category and focused on environmental protection, is taking place in Scotland. The tender process began on June 25, 2018, with a deadline for submissions set for July 30, 2018. The procurement method specified for this tender is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in agricultural supplies, particularly those providing fertilisers, to engage with a significant public sector client. Particularly suitable for this tender are companies that can supply a variety of NPK fertiliser blends and controlled release products, as specified in the tender requirements. With the Forestry Commission seeking to foster better growth within the National Forest Estate, businesses able to demonstrate quality and reliability will find this procurement process a promising avenue for growth.

## Notice

FES have a requirement for a variety of blends and controlled release NPK fertiliser (nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) potassium (K)) depending on the area of the business. Fertilisation is an investment from which we expect to generate a return - increased stand volume and value resulting from accelerated stand development. We are seeking to establish a supply Framework for two distinct high level business needs which require differing specifications and this is split into: a. Lot 1 for use in the establishment of forestation and remedial maintenance where nutrient deficiency has been identified and b. Lot 2 for use in the Newton Nursery (young tree establishment)

### Lot Information

NPK to National Forest Districts

The bulk of forest district fertiliser usage in Scotland is in North Scotland (with some use in Galloway/Lochaber). We will require 1 tonne capacity bags containing 750kg of fertiliser for aerial application, and or 20/25kg bags of fertiliser for manual spreading. The call off requirement for order processing will be two types of order: a. Small order for collection: - less than 10 tonne for collection from either of two specified National points with one to be in North Scotland (within 50 mile radius of Inverness) and one South Scotland (within 50 mile radius of Glasgow). b. Large order for delivery: - 10 tonne and above for delivery by supplier to forest roadside as required.. Please note: - Phosphorous will be supplied in the form of either unground or granulated (North African/Gafsa) rock phosphate with a minimum P2O5 content of 27%, with at least 9% of the material being soluble in citric acid.

Renewal: The framework will be for an initial period of 36 months with the option of a 12 month extension at the FC's discretion.

NPK Fertiliser requirements to Newton Nursery

Newton Nursery uses various nutrient regimes to ensure that intensive nursery production systems can be maintained at the nursery without any long-term soil degradation occurring at the nursery. The two most important nutrient regimes in operation at the nursery both include the use of NPK fertilisers which also contain other trace elements such as Magnesium, Calcium and Sulphur. All products will be priced on a delivered rate at pallet quantity. The nursery only purchases fertilisers packed in 20/25kg bags and in pallet quantity, including delivery, once or twice per year.

Renewal: Framework for initial period of 36 months with the option of a 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348084 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2022 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | £390,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORESTRY COMMISSION |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 7AT |
| 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 | Corstorphine/Murrayfield |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24400000 - Fertilisers and nitrogen compounds
- 24410000 - Nitrogenous fertilisers
- 24420000 - Phosphatic fertilisers
- 24421000 - Mineral phosphatic fertilisers
- 24422000 - Chemical phosphatic fertilisers
- 24440000 - Miscellaneous fertilisers

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348084
- 25 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323318

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323318
  Supply of NPK Fertiliser to the National Forest Estate and Nursery - FES have a requirement for a variety of blends and controlled release NPK fertiliser (nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) potassium (K)) depending on the area of the business. Fertilisation is an investment from which we expect to generate a return - increased stand volume and value resulting from accelerated stand development. We are seeking to establish a supply Framework for two distinct high level business needs which require differing specifications and this is split into: a. Lot 1 for use in the establishment of forestation and remedial maintenance where nutrient deficiency has been identified and b. Lot 2 for use in the Newton Nursery (young tree establishment)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348084
  Supply of NPK Fertiliser to the National Forest Estate and Nursery - FES have a requirement for a variety of blends and controlled release NPK fertiliser (nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) potassium (K)) depending on the area of the business. Fertilisation is an investment from which we expect to generate a return - increased stand volume and value resulting from accelerated stand development. We are seeking to establish a supply Framework for two distinct high level business needs which require differing specifications and this is split into: a. Lot 1 for use in the establishment of forestation and remedial maintenance where nutrient deficiency has been identified and b. Lot 2 for use in the Newton Nursery (young tree establishment)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000544879
- https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/pcs-tender-guidance.pdf
- https://www.forestry.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/forestry-commission/

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