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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock to the FC in Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000569407"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock to the FC in Scotland

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000569407

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, based in Edinburgh, has awarded a Framework Agreement for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock in Scotland, covering three specific lots: Bare-Root Conifer, Bare-Root Broadleaves, and Cell-Grown Conifers. The estimated total value of the agreement is approximately £6.2 million, with a duration of three years starting from June 2019, and an optional extension of an additional 12 months. This procurement process utilised an open method as part of the active stage that follows its completion, having received bids from various suppliers.

This Framework Agreement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on environmental protection, especially those involved in forestry and related sectors. Companies engaged in supply and cultivation of diverse tree species, particularly those with expertise in the specified lots, would greatly benefit from this contract. As the Forestry Commission continues to manage a growing need for sustainable forestry practices, this can be an ideal avenue for businesses looking to expand into government contracts and contribute to environmental initiatives.

## Notice

This is the contract award notice not a new tender opportunity. In order to meet our requirements Forestry Commission in Scotland put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock for the following Lots: Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves Lot 3 - Cell-Grown Conifers The total estimated value of this Framework Agreement over the entire period, including the extensions, will be in the region of 6.2 million GBP exc VAT. The Framework Agreement will be for the duration of 3 years, anticipated to commence June 2019 with an option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months. The Forestry Commission is currently made up of several parts and in Scotland the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 completes the devolution of forestry from Westminster to Holyrood. Under this Act, Scottish Ministers set up a new executive agency: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) responsible for the management of the National Forest Estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - 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. - 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: An option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 3 - 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. - 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: An option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

Lot 1 - 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. - 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: An option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months will be at the sole discretion of the Forestry Commission.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360917 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Approximately 6 months before the expiry (including extensions) of the framework agreements awarded against this tender. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,200,000 |
| Lots value | £6,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALBA TREES; BRITISH HARDWOOD TREE NURSERY; CHEVIOT TREES; CHRISTIES (FOCHABERS; MAELOR FOREST NURSERIES; OAKOVER NURSERIES; TREES PLEASE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03452000 - Trees

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360917
- 15 Mar 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348626

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR348626
  Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock to the FC in Scotland - In order to meet our requirements Forestry Commission in Scotland require to put in place a Framework Agreements for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock as set out in this tender and supporting Appendices for the following Lots: Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves Lot 3 - Cell-Grown Conifers The total estimated value of this Framework Agreement over the entire period, including the extensions, will be in the region of 6.2 million GBP exc VAT. The Framework Agreement will be for the duration of 3 years, anticipated to commence June 2019 with an option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months. The Forestry Commission is currently made up of several parts and in Scotland the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 completes the devolution of forestry from Westminster to Holyrood. Under this Act, Scottish Ministers will set up a new executive agency: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) responsible for the management of the National Forest Estate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL360917
  Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock to the FC in Scotland - This is the contract award notice not a new tender opportunity. In order to meet our requirements Forestry Commission in Scotland put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of Forestry Planting Stock for the following Lots: Lot 1 - Bare-Root Conifer Lot 2 - Bare-Root Broadleaves Lot 3 - Cell-Grown Conifers The total estimated value of this Framework Agreement over the entire period, including the extensions, will be in the region of 6.2 million GBP exc VAT. The Framework Agreement will be for the duration of 3 years, anticipated to commence June 2019 with an option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months. The Forestry Commission is currently made up of several parts and in Scotland the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 completes the devolution of forestry from Westminster to Holyrood. Under this Act, Scottish Ministers set up a new executive agency: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) responsible for the management of the National Forest Estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forestry.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000569407
- https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/pcs-tender-guidance.pdf
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/work-with-planting-material-for-forestry-purposes
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/forestry-commission/

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