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title: "Tree Planting and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000769882"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Tree Planting and Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000769882

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, conducted a public procurement process titled "Tree Planting and Maintenance" in the education industry category. The procurement involved contracting approximately 250 hectares of planting across two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process has now progressed to the award stage. The contract was awarded on 18 November 2024, with planting scheduled to begin in February 2025. The contract includes an initial term ending in May 2027 with options for three one-year extensions. The total value of the contract is £564,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in forestry services, tree planting, and maintenance. The contract includes requirements for beat-up planting and maintenance over five years, ensuring steady work. SMEs in forestry and related sectors would be well-suited for such contracts, particularly those experienced in large-scale environmental projects. The comprehensive coverage of planting and maintenance tasks, as well as potential for contract extensions, makes this an attractive opportunity for businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in public sector environmental projects.

## Notice

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

Options: Future sites Tenderers should note that the Buyer reserves the right to vary this contract to include additional services to any potential additional sites for 2 years. This variation will be done by mutual agreement between the Buyer and successful bidder. There is no guarantee of additional services besides the awarded services in this procurement. Contract start date: February 2025 Initial contract end date: May 2027 3 x 12 Month optional extensions

Renewal: 3 x 12 Months extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518941 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £564,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CK FORESTRY CONTRACTORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77200000 - Forestry services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518941
- 13 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514281
- 19 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507817

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507817
  Tree Planting and Maintenance - The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514281
  Tree Planting and Maintenance - The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518941
  Tree Planting and Maintenance - The University is looking to contract approximately 250ha of planting accross two new woodland creation sites at Sherrifmuir and the Pentlands. This will comprise of a mix of majority broadleaf planting with a smaller element of conifer as well as vole guard installation and possible fertiliser application, with planting to begin February 2025. Further to initial planting, the University is seeking to contract beat up planting and maintenance for the five years following the initial establishment. The majority of planting will take place on prepared and mounded ground with a smaller element of flat planting/screefing being required.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000769882
- https://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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