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title: "CES - Plant Supply"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812597"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# CES - Plant Supply

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812597

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## Summary

Crown Estate Scotland has initiated an open procurement process to appoint a Plant Supplier for its 2026 productive restocking programme. The tender titled 'CES - Plant Supply' falls under the industry category of Estate Management and involves supplying plants, tubes, and stakes to sites across both South and North regions of Scotland, including Applegirth Estate, Whitehill Estate, Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate, and Fochabers Estate. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 10th November 2025 at 12:00 PM. The estimated contract value stands at £179,000, and submissions must align with the electronic submission method via the specified portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the Estate Management industry, particularly those skilled in horticulture and plant supplies, seeking to expand their service offerings. Companies with capabilities in sustainable and large-scale plant logistics would be well-suited to compete, as the program focuses on community benefits aimed at improving economic, social, and environmental well-being within Scotland. With a potential extension available, the contract offers a robust prospect for suppliers who can demonstrate excellence in project management and community engagement. The procurement's open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive bidding environment.

## Notice

This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland (CES) to allow the completion of the productive restocking programme in 2026 across their sites in South - Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate and North - Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate and Fochabers Estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland to allow the completion of the productive restocking programme in 2026 across their sites in South - Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate and North - Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate and Fochabers Estate.

Renewal: The option to extend for an additional 12-months period at the discretion of Crown Estate Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545931 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £179,000 |
| Lots value | £179,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,000 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHRISTIE-ELITE NURSERIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips
- 03440000 - Forestry products
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03452000 - Trees

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545931
- 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541143

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=13
  16th October 2025 - Revised quantities within the commercial submission
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=12
  16th October 2025 - Revised quantities updated within the Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=3
  9th October 2025 - Community Benefits
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=4
  9th October 2025 - Fair Work First
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=5
  9th October 2025 - Living Wage
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=6
  9th October 2025 - Previous Experience
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=7
  9th October 2025 - Pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=8
  9th October 2025 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=9
  9th October 2025 - Tender forms
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=10
  9th October 2025 - Bid Selection Criteria
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=11
  9th October 2025 - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=1
  9th October 2025 - Technical questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541143&idx=2
  9th October 2025 - Terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541143
  CES - Plant Supply - This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland (CES) to allow the completion of the productive restocking programme in 2026 across their sites in South - Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate and North - Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate and Fochabers Estate.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545931
  CES - Plant Supply - This tender is to appoint a Plant Supplier to provide plants, tubes and stakes to Crown Estates Scotland (CES) to allow the completion of the productive restocking programme in 2026 across their sites in South - Applegirth Estate and Whitehill Estate and North - Glenlivet Estate, Auchindoun Estate and Fochabers Estate.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812597
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

## Provenance

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