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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000567317"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION"
published: "2018-12-12"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000567317

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission is planning a tender for a Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock, with an estimated value of £6,200,000. The procurement will involve deliveries to various sites across Scotland and is anticipated to last for three years, with a possible one-year extension at the discretion of the Commission. This procurement is categorised under environmental protection and will be split into three lots: Bare-Root Conifers, Bare-Root Broadleaves, and Cell-Grown Conifers. Interested parties should be registered on the Forestry Reproductive Materials Register and are encouraged to register their interest by the future notice date of 14 January 2019.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the forestry and horticulture sectors, particularly those that supply plants and trees. Companies that focus on sustainable sourcing and cultivation practices will find themselves well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of providing species listed in the procurement notice. Businesses looking to expand within the environmental protection industry would benefit from preparing their registrations and aligning their offerings with the strict health and provenance requirements set by the Forestry Commission.

## Notice

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock with delivery to our sites across Scotland. The Framework Agreement will likely be for the duration of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. The tender will likely be split into 3 Lots based on product types; Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer, Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves, Lot 3 - Cell-Grown - Conifers. Each Lot shall contain a number of species, listed below. There will not be a requirement for all species to be supplied by each bidder. All suppliers of plants must be on the Forestry Reproductive Materials Register (FRM), approved registration should take no more than 14 days upon receipt. Information about the FRM and the process to apply or update your current registration is available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-with-planting-material-for-forestry-purposes

### Lot Information

Bare-Root Broadleaves

Species for Lot 2. Aspen, Populus tremula Beech, Fagus sylvatica Bird cherry, Prunus padus Black Poplar, Populus nigra Blackthorn, Prunus spinose ** Common alder, Alnus glutinosa Common walnut, Juglans regia ** Downy birch, Betula pubescens Eared willow, Salix aurita Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Field maple, Acer campestre Goat willow, Salix caprea Grey alder, Alnus incana Grey willow, Salix cinerea Hawthorn, Cratageus monogyna Hazel, Corylus avellana Holly, Ilex aquifolium Hornbeam, Carpinus betula Italian alder, Alnus cordata Pedunculate oak, Quercus robur Red alder, Alnus rubra Rowan Sorbus aucuparia Sessile oak (Local Native), Quercus petraea Sessile Oak (seed stand ), Quercus petraea Silver birch (Improved), Betula pendula Silver birch (Local), Betula pendula Small-leaved lime, Tilia cordata Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa Sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus Wild cherry, Prunus avium. Due to the risk of disease current FC policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in the UK. ** bidders must price for this species.

Cell-Grown - Conifers

Species for Lot 3. * Alaskan Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii European silver fir, Abies alba Grand fir, Abies grandis Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica Juniper, Juniperus communis * Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce * Native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris Noble fir, Abies procera Norway spruce, Picea abies Omorika spruce , Picea omorika Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis Pacific silver fir, Abies amabilis * Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris ** Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis Sitka spruce (VP), Picea sitchensis Western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla Western red cedar, Thuja plicata. Due to the risk of disease current FC policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in the UK. * Due to the risk of hybridisation of DNB, current FC policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland, para 28 of: https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/planting-in-caledonian-pinewoods-reducing-dnb-risks.pdf ** bidders must price for this species.

Bare-Root Conifer

Species for Lot 1. * Alaskan Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii European silver fir, Abies alba Grand fir, Abies grandis Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica Juniper, Juniperus communis * Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce * Native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris Noble fir, Abies procera Norway spruce, Picea abies Omorika spruce , Picea omorika Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis Pacific silver fir, Abies amabilis * Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris ** Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis Sitka spruce (VP), Picea sitchensis Western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla Western red cedar, Thuja plicata. Due to the risk of disease current FC policy is to only procure stock that has been sown and grown in the UK. * Due to the risk of hybridisation of DNB, current FC policy is to use only Pine Species sown and grown within Scotland, para 28 of: https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/planting-in-caledonian-pinewoods-reducing-dnb-risks.pdf ** bidders must price for this species.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339924 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 12 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,200,000 |
| 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

- 03452000 - Trees

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339924

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339924
  Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) serves to alert the marketplace to a potential upcoming opportunity for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock with delivery to our sites across Scotland. The Framework Agreement will likely be for the duration of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission. The tender will likely be split into 3 Lots based on product types; Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer, Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves, Lot 3 - Cell-Grown - Conifers. Each Lot shall contain a number of species, listed below. There will not be a requirement for all species to be supplied by each bidder. All suppliers of plants must be on the Forestry Reproductive Materials Register (FRM), approved registration should take no more than 14 days upon receipt. Information about the FRM and the process to apply or update your current registration is available from: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-with-planting-material-for-forestry-purposes

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=567317
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000567317
- https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/planting-in-caledonian-pinewoods-reducing-dnb-risks.pdf
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-with-planting-material-for-forestry-purposes
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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