--- title: "East Lothian Climate Forest" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-04" --- # East Lothian Climate Forest Buyer: EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626.json) ## Summary East Lothian Council is planning a procurement process titled "East Lothian Climate Forest," which aims to find a delivery partner to assist in the ambitious initiative of planting 2 million trees across East Lothian. The project is part of a broader policy intent to develop a Climate Forest to achieve a carbon-neutral target and enhance biodiversity and green networks within the region. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice anticipated to be released on 19 May 2022. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on environmental protection, within the locality of Haddington, East Lothian, UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in environmental services, tree planting, and ecological consultancy to grow and expand their portfolios. Companies that can demonstrate experience in large-scale environmental projects, community engagement, or innovative solutions in forest management will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with East Lothian Council during the consultation phase may also provide valuable insights and foster partnerships that could enhance proposals for this environmentally impactful initiative. ## Notice East Lothian Council (ELC) is seeking a delivery partner to assist us in delivering an East Lothian Climate Forest by planting 2 million trees across East Lothian. ELC has an approved policy intent to develop an East Lothian Climate Forest, which would be delivered by an East Lothian Climate Forest Partnership with links to our communities. We intend to develop a 10 year strategy that will aim to plant 2 million trees across East Lothian, to enable us to reach our target of a carbon neutral East Lothian and deliver biodiversity and green network benefits. ### Lot Information Lot 1 East Lothian have an approved policy intent to develop an East Lothian Climate Forest, which would be delivered by an East Lothian Climate Forest Partnership with links to our communities. We intend to develop a 10 year strategy that will aim to plant 2 million trees across East Lothian, to enable us to reach our target of a carbon neutral East Lothian and deliver biodiversity and green network benefits. Council Officers have had initial discussions to scope the proposal and now wish to procure an external delivery partner to support this process. In order to ensure we can consider all potential options and set appropriate parameters for the procurement process, we are conducting this PIN. We would be grateful for your input and feedback to assist us to develop the correct specification and parameters to procure a specialist delivery partner to enable us to deliver a Climate Forest in East Lothian.. The purpose of this PIN is for market research only. Information provided is not exhaustive and is subject to change. By noting interest please be aware you may be contacted during future market engagement, in relation to potential future contracts within the scope of this PIN - this could be in the form of questionnaire or market engagement events, presentations etc. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432061 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 4 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 May 2022 | | 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL | | Locality | HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH41 3HA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian | | Local authority | East Lothian | | Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir | | Westminster constituency | Lothian East | | Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 03452000 - Trees - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 4 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432061 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432061 East Lothian Climate Forest - East Lothian Council (ELC) is seeking a delivery partner to assist us in delivering an East Lothian Climate Forest by planting 2 million trees across East Lothian. ELC has an approved policy intent to develop an East Lothian Climate Forest, which would be delivered by an East Lothian Climate Forest Partnership with links to our communities. We intend to develop a 10 year strategy that will aim to plant 2 million trees across East Lothian, to enable us to reach our target of a carbon neutral East Lothian and deliver biodiversity and green network benefits. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=672626 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000672626.json.