---
title: "Tree Shelters and Associated Items - Request for Information"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000557812"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-09-17"
---

# Tree Shelters and Associated Items - Request for Information

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000557812

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is initiating a procurement process titled "Tree Shelters and Associated Items - Request for Information" as part of the public procurement planning stage. This opportunity is focused on goods related to environmental protection and will specifically address the supply of various types of tree shelters, guards, and accessories. The main delivery location is within the UK, and interested parties are instructed to submit their responses by 17:00 (BST) on Thursday, 27 September 2018. Additional communications regarding this procurement are expected on 5 November 2018.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the environmental protection sector, particularly those that manufacture or supply tree shelters and associated items. Companies that produce goods such as PVC guards, ventilated tree shelters, and UV stabilised mesh products would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this tender allows businesses to potentially refine their offerings based on the feedback requested from the Forestry Commission, thus supporting growth within this niche market.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for Tree Shelters and Associated Items; and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for Tree Shelters and Associated Items; and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements. The items that Forest Enterprise Scotland (FES) intends to include in the Procurement are: Vole Guards (Split Tube PVC and Spiral PVC) Spiral Tree Guards (Ventilated and Non-Ventilated) Standard Solid Tree Shelters (Solid and Semi-Permeable/Perforated) Shrub Shelters with Releasable Ties UV Stabilised Mesh Guards [*Pressure Treated Square Softwood Sawn Stakes] [*Bamboo Canes] [*Nylon Cable Ties] [* these items are not included in the request for information attached.]. Please return completed responses to: rachael.allan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk by 17:00 (BST), Thursday 27 September 2018.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331736 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03440000 - Forestry products

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331736

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331736&idx=1
  19th September 2018 - Tree Shelters and Associated Items - PIN
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331736
  Tree Shelters and Associated Items - Request for Information - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for Tree Shelters and Associated Items; and requests information from the marketplace in order to refine requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000557812
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=557812

## Provenance

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