Tender

Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework

• Forestry Commission

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-033632

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04ad66

Published 17 October 2024, 4:05pm

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Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Forestry Commission

620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

Contact

Sam Harris

Email

sam.harris@forestryengland.uk

Telephone

+44 07775019406

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKK11 - Bristol, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.forestryengland.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./VQV926T255

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./VQV926T255

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

I.5) Main activity

Other activity

Forestry

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Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Oak Processionary Moth Control Services Framework

II.1.2) Main CPV code

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The Forestry Commission is tendering for a framework agreement for Oak Processionary Moth Control Services.

We will be awarding a framework agreement primarily for chemical spraying and manual nest removal services to control the invasive Oak Processionary Moth (OPM). The framework agreement includes emergency response to new outbreaks of tree pests. These require competent and appropriately trained and certified operators for commercial chemical application and supply of all necessary equipment.

The framework agreement has 18 Lots organised by geographical area and category of work. A maximum of 5 suppliers will be awarded to each Lot.

Full details of the requirements can be found in the tender documentation provided.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £4,000,000

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

South East Forest Services Area – Chemical Application

Lot No

1a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ - South East (England)

Main site or place of performance

SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South East England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £425,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

South East Forest Services Area – Nest Removal

Lot No

1b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKJ - South East (England)

Main site or place of performance

SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South East England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £25,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

South West Forest Services Area – Chemical Application

Lot No

2a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK - South West (England)

Main site or place of performance

SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South West England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £142,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

South West Forest Services Area – Nest Removal

Lot No

2b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKK - South West (England)

Main site or place of performance

SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in South West England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

East and East Midlands Forest Services Area – Chemical Application

Lot No

3a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England

Main site or place of performance

EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),EAST OF ENGLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in East of England and East Midlands

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £142,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

East and East Midlands Forest Services Area – Nest Removal

Lot No

3b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKF - East Midlands (England)
• UKH - East of England

Main site or place of performance

EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),EAST OF ENGLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in East of England and East Midlands

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £8,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area – Chemical Application

Lot No

4a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKD - North West (England)

Main site or place of performance

WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Midlands and North West England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area – Nest Removal

Lot No

4b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKG - West Midlands (England)
• UKD - North West (England)

Main site or place of performance

WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND),NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Midlands and North West England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

North East Forest Services Area – Chemical Application

Lot No

5a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKC - North East (England)

Main site or place of performance

NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in North East England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

North East Forest Services Area – Nest Removal

Lot No

5b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKC - North East (England)

Main site or place of performance

NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in North East England

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Wales - Chemical Application

Lot No

6a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

Main site or place of performance

WALES

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Wales

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Wales - Nest Removal

Lot No

6b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKL - Wales

Main site or place of performance

WALES

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Wales

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Central Scotland - Chemical Application

Lot No

7a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Central Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Central Scotland - Nest Removal

Lot No

7b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Central Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

West of Scotland – Chemical Application

Lot No

8a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

West of Scotland – Nest Removal

Lot No

8b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in West Scotland

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Highland and Grampian – Chemical Application

Lot No

9a

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Chemical Application Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Highland and Grampian

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £38,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2) Description

II.2.1) Title

Highland and Grampian - Nest Removal

Lot No

9b

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

• 77200000 - Forestry services

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes

• UKM - Scotland

Main site or place of performance

SCOTLAND

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Manual Nest Removal Services for Oak Processionary Moth Control in Highland and Grampian

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £2,000

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

48

This contract is subject to renewal

No

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

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Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1) Conditions for participation

III.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

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Section IV. Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

Framework agreement with several operators

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

18 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

18 November 2024

Local time

12:00pm

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Section VI. Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: October 2028

VI.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic payment will be used

VI.3) Additional information

The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:

https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./VQV926T255

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/VQV926T255

GO Reference: GO-20241017-PRO-28159259

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High Court

The Strand

London

WC2A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Forestry Commission

620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

Email

commercial.services@forestryengland.uk

Telephone

+44 03000674000

Country

United Kingdom