---
title: "Applegirth Estate - Tree Planting"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783569"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-02-25"
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# Applegirth Estate - Tree Planting

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783569

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## Summary

Crown Estate Scotland is soliciting services for a tree planting project titled "Applegirth Estate - Tree Planting" within the services industry category. Located at the Applegirth Estate in Dumfriesshire, the project covers approximately 15.41 hectares divided into three planting blocks, with an additional two compartments totaling 2 hectares. The procurement method follows an open procedure, and the current stage is the award phase, with the contract being awarded on 17 February 2025. Key dates include the tender notice publication on 18 November 2024 and the bid submission deadline on 18 December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The contract was signed on 17 February 2025, with Michael Ramage Forestry awarded the contract valued at GBP 29,959.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the forestry, environmental conservation, and landscaping sectors. SMEs specializing in tree planting, estate management, and environmental restoration are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The open procedure allows wide participation, encouraging innovation and competitive pricing. Businesses with experience in delivering large-scale planting projects can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, secure contracts, and expand their service portfolios, ultimately fostering business growth and promoting environmental sustainability practices.

## Notice

This tender is for undertaking tree planting works on Crown Estates Scotland split into 3 blocks. The planting area amounts to approximately 15.41ha plus two beat up compartments amounting to a further 2ha in total.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed tender involves carrying out the planting of mixed/native woodland compartments @ 1600trees/ha, and a commercial beat-up compartment to be planted @2700 trees/ha on the CES, Applegirth Estate in Dumfriesshire. The works are to facilitate the restock of compartments felled due to the issuance of Statuary Plant Health Notices presented in 2017/18 and 2020/21.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524530 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,959 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH3 9GL |
| 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 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHAEL RAMAGE FORESTRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
- 77200000 - Forestry services
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524530
- 18 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518546

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=18
  18th November 2024 - ERC 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=19
  18th November 2024 - ERC 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=20
  18th November 2024 - Living Wage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=21
  18th November 2024 - ERC 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=22
  18th November 2024 - Previous Experience
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=23
  18th November 2024 - Tender Forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=24
  18th November 2024 - ERC 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=25
  18th November 2024 - ERC 8
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=26
  18th November 2024 - ERC 9
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=27
  18th November 2024 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=28
  18th November 2024 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=29
  18th November 2024 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=1
  18th November 2024 - Technical Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=2
  18th November 2024 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=3
  18th November 2024 - ERC1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=4
  18th November 2024 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=5
  18th November 2024 - Map 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=6
  18th November 2024 - Map 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=7
  18th November 2024 - Map 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=8
  18th November 2024 - Map 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=9
  18th November 2024 - Map 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=10
  18th November 2024 - Map 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=11
  18th November 2024 - Map 7
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=12
  18th November 2024 - Fair Work First
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=13
  18th November 2024 - FISA 103 Planting
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=14
  18th November 2024 - GMHSF Contractor
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=15
  18th November 2024 - GMHSF Landowner
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=16
  18th November 2024 - ERC 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518546&idx=17
  18th November 2024 - ERC 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518546
  Applegirth Estate - Tree Planting - This tender is for undertaking tree planting works on Crown Estates Scotland split into 3 blocks. The planting area amounts to approximately 15.41ha plus two beat up compartments amounting to a further 2ha in total.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524530
  Applegirth Estate - Tree Planting - This tender is for undertaking tree planting works on Crown Estates Scotland split into 3 blocks. The planting area amounts to approximately 15.41ha plus two beat up compartments amounting to a further 2ha in total.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783569
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

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