Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Forestry and Land Scotland
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
UK
Telephone: +44 3000676000
E-mail: procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://forestryandland.gov.scot
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30371
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Environment
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Plant Supply (including Cell-Grown)
Reference number: C0225
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03452000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
70 255 130.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (40% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03121000
03451000
03120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (30% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03121000
03120000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (20% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Broadleaves (10% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (30% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (25% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (20% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (15% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Bare-Root Conifers (10% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Cell Grown Broadleaves (50% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (30% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Broadleaves (20% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (50% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 14
II.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (30% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 15
II.2.1) Title
Cell-Grown Conifers (20% Volume)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Product Standards
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Document Control
/ Weighting: 15%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 35%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Lot No: 16
II.2.1) Title
Tree Seedling Supply, Transplanting and Maintenance
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
03120000
03121000
03451000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
UKM5
Main site or place of performance:
Newton Nursery, Nairn.
II.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
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Sustainability & Net Zero
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Fair Work First
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Prompt Payment in the Supply Chain
/ Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion: Real Living Wage
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: CIS
/ Weighting: Not Scored
Quality criterion: Health & Safety
/ Weighting: 20%
Quality criterion: Policies & Procedures
/ Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion: Operations Management
/ Weighting: 55%
Price
/ Weighting:
60
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
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-025345
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Bare-Root Broadleaves (40% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 631 335.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Bare-Root Broadleaves (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Oakover Nurseries Ltd
Maidstone Rd, Hothfield
Ashford
TN261AR
UK
NUTS: UKJ4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 223 501.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Bare-Root Broadleaves (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christies (Fochabers) Limited
The Nurseries
Fochabers
IV32 7PF
UK
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 815 667.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Bare-Root Broadleaves (10% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alba Trees plc
Lower Winton, Gladsmuir
Tranent
EH33 2AL
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 407 834.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Bare-Root Conifers (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 11 112 447.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 6
Title: Bare-Root Conifers (25% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christies (Fochabers) Limited
The Nurseries
Fochabers
IV32 7PF
UK
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 9 260 373.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 7
Title: Bare-Root Conifers (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Trees Please Ltd
Dilston Haugh Farm, Corbridge
Northumberland
NE45 5QY
UK
NUTS: UKC21
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 7 408 298.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 8
Title: Bare-Root Conifers (15% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alba Trees plc
Lower Winton, Gladsmuir
Tranent
EH33 2AL
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 556 224.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 9
Title: Bare-Root Conifers (10% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christie-Elite Nurseries
Christie Elite Nurseries, Forres
Forres
IV36 3TW
UK
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 704 149.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 10
Title: Cell Grown Broadleaves (50% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cheviot Trees Ltd
Newton Brae, Foulden
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 1UL
UK
NUTS: UKM91
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 158 990.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 11
Title: Cell-Grown Broadleaves (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Black Isle Timber Harvesting Limited
24 Marine Terrace
Rosemarkie
IV10 8UL
UK
NUTS: UKM6
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 295 394.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 12
Title: Cell-Grown Broadleaves (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 863 595.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 13
Title: Cell-Grown Conifers (50% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cheviot Trees Ltd
Newton Brae, Foulden
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 1UL
UK
NUTS: UKM91
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 911 762.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 14
Title: Cell-Grown Conifers (30% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
09/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 6
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Elsoms Trees Ltd
9a High Street
Haddington
EH41 3ES
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 747 057.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 15
Title: Cell-Grown Conifers (20% Volume)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
16/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 8
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 8
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Limited
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 164 705.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 16
Title: Tree Seedling Supply, Transplanting and Maintenance
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/04/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tape4Trees Ltd
Toft Tunnel Farm, Flatters
Brothertoft. Boston
PE20 3SJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 18 993 800.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The Inverness Justice Centre
Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
UK
Telephone: +44 1463230782
E-mail: inverness@scotcourts.gov.scot
VI.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.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Court of Session
Parliament House, Parliament Square
Edinburgh
EH1 1RQ
UK
Telephone: +44 1312252595
E-mail: supreme.courts@scotcourts.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/04/2024