Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Forestry Commission
Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 7AT
UK
E-mail: fls.procurement@forestryandland.gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.forestry.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11322
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
Framework Agreement for the Supply of Forestry Planting Stock to the FC in Scotland
Reference number: FW0054
II.1.2) Main CPV code
03452000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This is the contract award notice not a new tender opportunity.
In order to meet our requirements Forestry Commission in Scotland put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of forestry planting stock for the following lots:
Lot 1: Bare-Root Conifer;
Lot 2: Bare-Root Broadleaves;
Lot 3: Cell-Grown Conifers.
The total estimated value of this Framework Agreement over the entire period, including the extensions, will be in the region of 6 200 000 GBP exc VAT.
The Framework Agreement will be for the duration of 3 years, anticipated to commence June 2019 with an option to extend the Framework for a further 12 months.
The Forestry Commission is currently made up of several parts and in Scotland the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 completes the devolution of forestry from Westminster to Holyrood. Under this Act, Scottish Ministers set up a new executive agency: Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) responsible for the management of the National Forest Estate.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
6 200 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: Bare-Root Conifer
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Species for Lot 1
Alaskan Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta
Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens
Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii
European silver fir, Abies alba
Grand fir, Abies grandis
Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica
Juniper, Juniperus communis
Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce
Native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris
Noble fir, Abies procera
Norway spruce, Picea abies
Omorika spruce, Picea omorika
Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis
Pacific silver fir, Abies amabilis
Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris
Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis
Sitka spruce (VP), Picea sitchensis
Western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla
Western red cedar, Thuja plicata
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: Bare-Root Broadleaves
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Species for Lot 2.
Aspen, Populus tremula
Beech, Fagus sylvatica
Bird cherry, Prunus padus
Black Poplar, Populus nigra
Blackthorn, Prunus spinose
Common alder, Alnus glutinosa
Common walnut, Juglans regia
Downy birch, Betula pubescens
Eared willow, Salix aurita
Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus
Field maple, Acer campestre
Goat willow, Salix caprea
Grey alder, Alnus incana
Grey willow, Salix cinerea
Hawthorn, Cratageus monogyna
Hazel, Corylus avellana
Holly, Ilex aquifolium
Hornbeam, Carpinus betula
Italian alder, Alnus cordata
Pedunculate oak, Quercus robur
Red alder, Alnus rubra
Rowan Sorbus aucuparia
Sessile oak (Local Native), Quercus petraea
Sessile Oak (seed stand), Quercus petraea
Silver birch (Improved), Betula pendula
Silver birch (Local), Betula pendula
Small-leaved lime, Tilia cordata
Sweet chestnut, Castanea sativa
Sycamore, Acer pseudoplatanus
Wild cherry, Prunus avium
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: Cell-Grown Conifers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
03452000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Species for Lot 3.
Alaskan Lodgepole pine, Pinus contorta
Coast redwood, Sequoia sempervirens
Douglas fir, Pseudotsuga menziesii
European silver fir, Abies alba
Grand fir, Abies grandis
Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica
Juniper, Juniperus communis
Macedonian pine, Pinus peuce
Native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris
Noble fir, Abies procera
Norway spruce, Picea abies
Omorika spruce, Picea omorika
Oriental spruce, Picea orientalis
Pacific silver fir, Abies amabilis
Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris
Sitka spruce, Picea sitchensis
Sitka spruce (VP), Picea sitchensis
Western hemlock, Tsuga heterophylla
Western red cedar, Thuja plicata
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 40
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.
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
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2019/S 056-128853
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Lot 1: Bare-Root Conifer
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christies (Fochabers) Ltd
The Nurseries
Fochabers
IV32 7PF
UK
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 4 372 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Lot 2: Bare-Root Broadleaves
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/06/2019
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: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Christies (Fochabers) Ltd
The Nurseries
Fochabers
IV32 7PF
UK
NUTS: UKM62
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
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.2.3) 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.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
British Hardwood Tree Nursery Ltd
Norton Road, Snitterby
Gainsborough
DN21 4TZ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 652 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Lot 3: Cell-Grown Conifers
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20/06/2019
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Alba Trees Plc
Lower Winton
Gladsmuir
EH33 2AL
UK
NUTS: UKM73
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cheviot Trees Ltd
Newton Brae, Foulden
Berwick upon Tweed
TD15 1UL
UK
NUTS: UKM9
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Maelor Forest Nurseries Ltd
Fields Farm, Bronington
Wrexham
SY13 3HZ
UK
NUTS: UKL23
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 176 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
The max number of participants was 5 per Lot.
The FC may modify the Framework Agreement, irrespective of the monetary value of those modifications, within the scope permitted as allowed under Reg 72 (1) of The Public Contracts Scotland Regulations 2015, should Operational reasons require it.
Actual requirements can vary due to changes in (for example):
— biotic damaging factors,
— abiotic damaging factors,
— unexplained levels of plant mortality not associated with poor plant handling practices or poor planting practice,
— policy change.
The FC guide to PCS-T here:
https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/pcs-tender-guidance.pdf
The Supplier Developer Programme is available to assist suppliers with public procurement including training events:
https://www.sdpscotland.co.uk/region/forestry-commission/
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(SC Ref:588220)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Forestry Commission
Silvan House, 231 Corstorphine Road
Edinburgh
EH12 7AT
UK
Telephone: +44 3000675000
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.forestry.gov.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/07/2019