- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Bare-Root Broadleaves (40% Volume)
- Lot 2. Bare-Root Broadleaves (30% Volume)
- Lot 3. Bare-Root Broadleaves (20% Volume)
- Lot 4. Bare-Root Broadleaves (10% Volume)
- Lot 5. Bare-Root Conifers (30% Volume)
- Lot 6. Bare-Root Conifers (25% Volume)
- Lot 7. Bare-Root Conifers (20% Volume)
- Lot 8. Bare-Root Conifers (15% Volume)
- Lot 9. Bare-Root Conifers (10% Volume)
- Lot 10. Cell Grown Broadleaves (50% Volume)
- Lot 11. Cell-Grown Broadleaves (30% Volume)
- Lot 12. Cell-Grown Broadleaves (20% Volume)
- Lot 13. Cell-Grown Conifers (50% Volume)
- Lot 14. Cell-Grown Conifers (30% Volume)
- Lot 15. Cell-Grown Conifers (20% Volume)
- Lot 16. Tree Seedling Supply, Transplanting and Maintenance
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Forestry and Land Scotland
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
Telephone
+44 3000676000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://forestryandland.gov.scot
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Plant Supply (including Cell-Grown)
Reference number
C0225
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03452000 - Trees
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Forestry and Land Scotland (the Purchaser) look after the national forests and land to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to the green spaces that will help improve Scotland’s physical and mental health and well-being. The Purchaser also continues to provide vital timber supplies to support a sustainable rural economy. Further information on who the Purchaser is and what it does can be found here –
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/
The Purchaser requires an estimated 25 million trees per annum. The Purchaser owns one forest nursery in Scotland, which supplies planting material for planting and restocking on the public forest estate in Scotland. The nursery has a total capacity to currently produce up to 7 million transplants each year.
These contracts cover the remainder of demand required by the Purchaser, who have successfully appointed suitably qualified suppliers for procure forestry stock from. This includes bare-root and cell-grown broadleaves and conifers (Lots 1-15) for which the Supplier will be required to source seed, and tree seedlings (Lot 16) for which the Purchaser will provide seed to the Service Provider.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £70,255,130
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (40% Volume)
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 40% of the total annual allocation (approx. 372,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (30% Volume)
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 279,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (20% Volume)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 186,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (10% Volume)
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 10% of the total annual allocation (approx. 93,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (30% Volume)
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 3,915,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (25% Volume)
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 25% of the total annual allocation (approx. 3,263,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (20% Volume)
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 2,610,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (15% Volume)
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 15% of the total annual allocation (approx. 1,958,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (10% Volume)
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of bare-root conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 10% of the total annual allocation (approx. 1,305,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cell Grown Broadleaves (50% Volume)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 50% of the total annual allocation (approx. 250,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (30% Volume)
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 150,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (20% Volume)
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown broadleaves, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 100,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (50% Volume)
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 50% of the total annual allocation (approx. 300,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (30% Volume)
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 30% of the total annual allocation (approx. 180,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (20% Volume)
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides for the supply and delivery of cell-grown conifers, to locations across Scotland. The requirement is divided into core and non-core species and class sizes of 18-30cm and 31-50cm. The requirement also provides for plant protection (as necessary) and the option for plastic-free containers or equivalent. This Lot covers 20% of the total annual allocation (approx. 120,000 plants per annum).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Product Standards / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Document Control / Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 35%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Tree Seedling Supply, Transplanting and Maintenance
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03452000 - Trees
- 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products
- 03121000 - Horticultural products
- 03451000 - Plants
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
- UKM5 - North Eastern Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Newton Nursery, Nairn.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement provides to the supply of seedlings, sown into an appropriate compost filled cell, transplanting and maintenance at Newton Nursery in North East Scotland. Transplanting and maintenance shall include the supply, installation, maintenance and removal of a drip irrigation system. The Purchaser will provide sufficient quantities of seed to the Supplier for sowing
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability & Net Zero / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Fair Work First / Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion - Name: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Real Living Wage / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: CIS / Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion - Name: Health & Safety / Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion - Name: Policies & Procedures / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations Management / Weighting: 55%
Price - Weighting: 60
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-025345
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (40% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,631,335
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
10
Title
Cell Grown Broadleaves (50% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cheviot Trees Ltd
Newton Brae, Foulden
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 1UL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM91 - Scottish Borders
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,158,990
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
11
Title
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Black Isle Timber Harvesting Limited
24 Marine Terrace
Rosemarkie
IV10 8UL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,295,394
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
12
Title
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £863,595
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
13
Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (50% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cheviot Trees Ltd
Newton Brae, Foulden
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 1UL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM91 - Scottish Borders
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,911,762
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
14
Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,747,057
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
15
Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 8
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,164,705
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
16
Title
Tree Seedling Supply, Transplanting and Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tape4Trees Ltd
Toft Tunnel Farm, Flatters
Brothertoft. Boston
PE20 3SJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £18,993,800
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oakover Nurseries Ltd
Maidstone Rd, Hothfield
Ashford
TN261AR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,223,501
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christies (Fochabers) Limited
The Nurseries
Fochabers
IV32 7PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £815,667
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (10% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alba Trees plc
Lower Winton, Gladsmuir
Tranent
EH33 2AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £407,834
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Bare-Root Conifers (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £11,112,447
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Bare-Root Conifers (25% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christies (Fochabers) Limited
The Nurseries
Fochabers
IV32 7PF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £9,260,373
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Bare-Root Conifers (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
9 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trees Please Ltd
Dilston Haugh Farm, Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5QY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC21 - Northumberland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £7,408,298
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
Bare-Root Conifers (15% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alba Trees plc
Lower Winton, Gladsmuir
Tranent
EH33 2AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM73 - East Lothian and Midlothian
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,556,224
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
9
Title
Bare-Root Conifers (10% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christie-Elite Nurseries
Christie Elite Nurseries, Forres
Forres
IV36 3TW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,704,149
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Although the value of the Contract (Lots 1-16) has been estimated in the range of 65,000,000.00 GBP to 75,000,000.00 GBP, the Purchaser may modify the Contract, irrespective of the monetary value of those modifications, within the scope permitted under Regulation 72 (1) and specifically Regulation 72 1(a) of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, should operational reasons require it.
Actual requirements can vary due to changes in (for example);
- Increased budget to cope with an increase in requirements (Reg 72 1(a))
- Increased costs in excess of the contractual price review mechanisms due to fluctuating market conditions, on the production of evidence from the Supplier and approval of the Purchaser. Expansion of production within the Purchaser nursery (Reg 72 1(a))
- Biotic damaging factors: higher than anticipated levels of mammal, weevil infestation and damage, unanticipated levels of weed competition or nonacceptable tree species regeneration competing with transplanted trees (Reg 72 1(a))
- Abiotic damaging factors: unseasonal cold or hot spells shortly after planting causing higher than anticipated levels of plant morality (Reg 72 1(a))
- Unexplained levels of plant morality not associated with poor plant handling practices or poor planting practice (Reg 72 1(
(SC Ref:764017)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Telephone
+44 1463230782
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1312252595
Country
United Kingdom