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Published 27 Jan 2023, 16:59 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Habitat Restoration in the New Forest

Official notice

Authority: Forestry Commission (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

Framework agreement5 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£1,240,000total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 29 Apr 2024awarded 9 Feb 2018
Lots 5see the lot list below
Framework period 3 yrs 11 moends 31 Jan 2023 · starts 1 Feb 2018

What is being bought5 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Forestry England will be placing a framework agreement for habitat restoration in the New Forest, South England Forest District. Full details of our requirements can be found in the tender specification document.

  • Recurrence: 2028

CPV: Forestry services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Framework period
3 yrs 11 mo from 1 Feb 2018

Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure

5 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Brushcutting and Chainsaw Work (including winch) UKPublished value£760,000

This Lot is for the provision of brushcutting and chainsaw habitat restoration works (including winch work) in the New Forest. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S9YF4M3E8S ↗

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Timber Clearance UKPublished value£80,000

This Lot is for the provision of timber clearance habitat restoration services in the New Forest.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Tractor / Excavator with Flail UKPublished value£120,000

The Lot is for the provision of tractor/excavator with flail habitat restoration works in the New Forest.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Cut and Collect with Tractor and Flail Mower Collector UKPublished value£100,000

This Lot is for cut and collection with tractor and flail mower collector habitat restoration works in the New Forest.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5Tree Shears and Grapple Saw Work UK, Wales 3 yrs 11 moPublished value£180,000

This Lot is for the provision of tree shears and grapple saw habitat restoration work in the New Forest.

Contract period: 1 Feb 2018 – 31 Jan 2023 (3 yrs 11 mo)
Delivery: UK, Wales · UNITED KINGDOM
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    As stated in the procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • “Habitat Restoration in the New Forest” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · 2028
First published
27 Jan 2023, 16:59 GMT
Last source update
18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
Award evaluation window
29 Apr 2024 – …
Authority reference
FCCN1792
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-008700
Classification (CPV)
Forestry services
Delivery area
UKWales (UKL17)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-039b9b Find a Tender
Contract terms
Performance terms

As stated in the procurement documents

Publisher note: 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:-Forestry-services./S9YF4M3E8S" target="_blank">https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bristol:-Forestry-services./S9YF4M3E8S</a> To respond to this opportunity, please click here: <a href="https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S9YF4M3E8S" target="_blank">https://forestryengland.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S9YF4M3E8S</a> GO Reference: GO-2024318-PRO-25525612

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST

Timeline

1 Feb 2018 → 29 Apr 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Contract starts
    1 Feb 2018
  2. Notice published
    18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
  4. Bids opened
    29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 18 Mar 2024
  1. Published value published: £1,240,000
    18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 29 Apr 2024, 12:00 BST
    18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    18 Mar 2024, 16:05 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

1 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • Taxi & Light Goods Transportation Services for the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council Local Authority Area

    Signed
    9 Feb 2018
    Value
    £97,974
    Period
    1 Feb 2023 – 31 Aug 2023
    Status
    active
    • Change Additional six month period awarded, Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: Continuation of services required to ensure that health care delivery is not interrupted, seeking alternative providers for the interim period as a change of contractor cannot be made for economic reasons as it would incur significant duplication of costs to the contracting authority and would not be in the best interests of public health. Additional period of service provision required whilst the re-procurement of new agreements is concluded. A Prior Information Notice (PIN) has been issued in regard to the new procurement procedure. Ref: F01: Prior information notice (prior information only) Notice reference: 2023/S 000-002209

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Forestry Commission

Contracting authorityPublic bodyMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsForestry 620 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, UK, BS16 1EJContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Contracting authority St Asaph, UKContact email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body LondonContact phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Data Cabs Swansea LtdFramework contractor The Call Centre, Dyfed Avenue, Townhill, Swansea, Wales, SA16NFContact phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria