MFF163 2025-2031 open Framework for the supply and delivery of moorland plug plants

A Tender Notice
by PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Goods)
Duration
18.5 month
Value
£3M
Sector
ENVIRONMENT
Published
24 Jul 2025
Delivery
15 Sep 2025 to 31 Mar 2027
Deadline
22 Aug 2025 16:00

Concepts

Location

North East England:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This Open Framework ('OFW') Invitation for Tender is to Supply & Delivery of Moorland Plug Plants to delivery sites within the Peak District National Park and South Pennines SAC. 2. The OFW period shall be 15 September 2025 to 14 September 2031, subject to more than one provider being appointed to each Framework in the scheme of Frameworks ("the OFW Period"). . 3. The Material for the purposes of this OFW shall consist of moorland plug plants ("Plug Plants") 4. This OFW is divided into 2 Lots, bidders may bid for all or any of the following Lots: 4.1. Lot 1 - A quantity of up to 4,000,000 Plug Plants over 6 years (up to 600,000 per year)- over the OFW Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 50,000 Plug Plants. 4.2. Lot 2 - A quantity of up to 300,000 Plug Plants over 6 years (up to 50,000 per year)- over the OFW Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 5,000 Plug Plants. 5. The terms of the OFW are set out in Section 2 of the Invitation to Tender. 6. This Open Framework includes an immediate Call-Off competition ("Further Competition") for the supply of Plug Plants for MFF 163 01a Lot 1 (Years 1 and 2) and MFF 163 01b Lot2 (Years 1 and 2) as defined below; 6.1. MFF163 01a Lot 1 up to 1,200,000 Plug Plants in Years 1 and 2 6.2. MFF 163 01b Lot 2 up to 100,000 Plug Plants in Years 1 and 2. Plug plant specification The following species are required: a. Common cotton grass (Eriophorum angustifolium) b. Hares-tail cotton grass (Eriophorum vaginatum) c. Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum) c. Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) e. Cloudberry (Rubus chamaemorus) f. Cross-leaved heath (Erica tetralix) Please see the Invitation to Tender for further details

Lot Division

1 Lot 1
  • Value: £3M

Lot 1 - A quantity of up to 4,000,000 plug plants over 6 years (up to 600,000 plug plants per year)- over the OFW Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 50,000 plugs plants.
2 Lot 2
  • Value: £213K

Lot 2 - A quantity of up to 300,000 plug plants over 6 years (up to 50,000 plug plants per year)- over the OFW Period. It is anticipated that the requirement each year will be no less than 5,000 plugs plants. Please see Invitation to Tender for delivery details

Award Criteria

Price Price per plug plant based on the following call-offs (estimate) Lot 1 - 600,000 (100,000 of each species) Plug Plants per year shall be used for evaluation purposes. Lot 2 - 30,000 (5,000 of each species) Plug Plants per year shall be used for evaluation purposes. Please see the Invitation to Tender for further details
Quality criterion 1 Experience, past Performance and ability to supply Materials to meet the contract objectives and specifications o Provision of evidence detailing previous relevant experience of supplying plug plants at scale as set out in Framework Objectives o Provision of references for above works
Quality criterion 2 Technical and Delivery Capability o Provision of methodology and production schedule detailing how you will meet the Framework Objectives and Specification o Provision of methodology to provide an innovative means of packaging plug plants to maximise storage space and efficient transportation.
Quality Criterion 3 Social Value - Explanation as to how the supply of plug plants is actively working to tackle environmental impacts

CPV Codes

  • 03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

Other Information

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