Scope
Description
To supply 20915 saplings of specified native hardwood species suitable for planting in Tilio-acerion ravine woodlands, via batched deliveries to three project sites. Supply and delivery to take place between September 2025 - May 2026. Quantities, species, delivery sites and intervals are all included in the supporting documentation.
Total value (estimated)
- £49,999 excluding VAT
- £59,999 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 29 May 2026
- 8 months, 15 days
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
If any tree species become unavailable we would consider the supplier sourcing trees from other suppliers, assuming the same criteria of trees is met. If this option is not available we would consider discussing the supply of alternative available species. If, in this instance, we cannot agree on a suitable alternative species then the contract would be reduced by the value of the unavailable trees.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 03451000 - Plants
- 03452000 - Trees
Contract locations
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
UK suppliers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
7 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached.
Your response must be sent to martin.evans@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 7th August 2025.
If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to martin.evans@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
See RfQ
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
LIFE in the Ravines native tree order Request for Quote.docx
RfQ
LIFE in the Ravines tree order RFQ Commercial Response.docx
Commercial Response Template
Order Form NE Standard Goods Services Terms and Conditions - supply tree planting stock for LiTR 25-26 - Copy.docx
Contract Draft
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government