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Contract Notice

Plant Health Forestry Inspection and Survey Services Framework

  • First published: 22 December 2023
  • Last modified: 22 December 2023

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-0410e1
Published by:
Forestry Commission
Authority ID:
AA45548
Publication date:
22 December 2023
Deadline date:
19 January 2024
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Forestry Commission

620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane

Bristol

BS16 1EJ

UK

Telephone: +44 3000674000

E-mail: commercial.service@forestryengland.uk

NUTS: UK

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://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Other: Forestry

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Plant Health Forestry Inspection and Survey Services Framework

Reference number: FEE/1013

II.1.2) Main CPV code

71631000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Framework to provide Plant Health authorities with an approved list of contractors who will undertake firewood inspection, movement license inspections, PH legislative audits and inspections of facilities, inland surveys requiring chainsaw support, inland surveys, and portside inspection.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

All Lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: Category A - Lot 1

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - South East Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 2

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - South West Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 3

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - East and East Midlands Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 4

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 5

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - North East Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 6

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - Wales

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 7

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - Central Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 8

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - West of Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category A - Lot 9

II.2.1) Title

Inland Surveillance - Highland and Grampian

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The primary aim of inland survey work will be to provide data to report the presence or absence of tree pests and diseases in the UK.

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 1

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - South East Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 2

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - South West Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 3

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - East and East Midlands Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 4

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 5

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - North East Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 6

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - Wales

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon Expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 7

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - Central Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 8

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - West of Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category B - Lot 9

II.2.1) Title

Premises Inspection - Highland and Grampian

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To complete on-site visits to importer premises for the purpose of compliance audit, and/or inspection of wood-materials

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 1

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspection - South East Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 2

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspections - South West Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 3

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspection - East and East Midlands Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 4

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspection - North West and West Midlands Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 5

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspectios - North East Forest Services Area

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 6

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspection - Wales

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 7

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspection - Central Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 8

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspections - West of Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

Lot No: Category C - Lot 9

II.2.1) Title

Border Inspection - Highland and Grampian

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

77231200

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supplier required to carry out plant health checks on controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark that enter Great Britain from third countries (including EU member States)

II.2.5) Award criteria

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

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

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

Upon expiry

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

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

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


III.2) Conditions related to the contract

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 with several operators.

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 000-032277

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

Date: 19/01/2024

Local time: 12:00

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

EN

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: 19/01/2024

Local time: 12:01

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

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:

<a href="https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Technical-inspection-services./357UG23B5D" target="_blank">https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Technical-inspection-services./357UG23B5D</a>

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:

<a href="https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/357UG23B5D" target="_blank">https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/357UG23B5D</a>

GO Reference: GO-20231220-PRO-24826018

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

High

London

UK

Telephone: +44 2079476000

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/high-court/

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

20/12/2023

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
77231200 Forest pest control services Forestry management services
71631000 Technical inspection services Technical inspection and testing services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
commercial.service@forestryengland.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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