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Published 1 Nov 2023, 12:05 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

Plant Health Forestry Inspection and Survey Services Framework

Official notice

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

Framework agreement36 lotsServicesOpen procedure
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,000,000total for 36 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 19 Jan 2024
Lots 36see the lot list below

What is being bought36 lots · detail below

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Forest pest control services · Technical inspection services

Lots and requirements (36)Procurement structure

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Showing the first 25 of 36 published lots; the full list is in the JSON and Markdown mirrors of this notice. 36 lots · no lot values published.

Lot #1South East Forest Services AreaPlanned South East

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: South East · SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Lot #2South West Forest Services AreaPlanned South West

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: South West · SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Lot #3East and East Midlands Forest Services AreaPlanned East Midlands

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: East Midlands · EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
Lot #4North West and West Midlands Forest Services AreaPlanned North West

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: North West · NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Lot #5North East Forest Services AreaPlanned North East

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: North East · NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)
Lot #6WalesPlanned Wales

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: Wales · WALES
Lot #7Central ScotlandPlanned Scotland

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: Scotland · SCOTLAND
Lot #8West of ScotlandPlanned Scotland

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: Scotland · West Central Scotland
Lot #9Highland and GrampianPlanned Scotland

The Forestry Commission is shortly due to tender for a framework agreement for the provision of a Plant Health inspection service for controlled wood, wood products and isolated bark entering Great Britain, in order to protect our woodlands and trees from harmful pests and diseases. This framework agreement will also provide a service for woodland and tree surveys, potentially including urban trees, to detect, assess and sample for the presence of specific tree pests and diseases in Great Britain. For more information and to express your interest in this opportunity, please contact arran.price@forestryengland.uk

Delivery: Scotland · North Eastern Scotland
Lot #10Inland Surveillance - South East Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #11Inland Surveillance - South West Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #12Inland Surveillance - East and East Midlands Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #13Inland Surveillance - North West and West Midlands Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #14Inland Surveillance - North East Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #15Inland Surveillance - WalesRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #16Inland Surveillance - Central ScotlandRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #17Inland Surveillance - West of ScotlandRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #18Inland Surveillance - Highland and GrampianRenewal UK

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.

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #19Premises Inspection - South East Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #20Premises Inspection - South West Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #21Premises Inspection - East and East Midlands Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #22Premises Inspection - North West and West Midlands Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #23Premises Inspection - North East Forest Services AreaRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #24Premises Inspection - WalesRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon ExpiryVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #25Premises Inspection - Central ScotlandRenewal UK

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

Delivery: UK · UNITED KINGDOM
Extensions: Upon expiryVariant 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
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: All Lots
What this means for your bid
  • “Plant Health Forestry Inspection and Survey Services Framework” 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
Closed
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
No (one-off requirement)
First published
1 Nov 2023, 12:05 GMT
Last source update
20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT
Award evaluation window
19 Jan 2024 – …
Authority reference
FEE/1013
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-037577
Classification (CPV)
Forest pest control servicesTechnical inspection services
Delivery area
UKNorth East (UKC)North West (UKD)East Midlands (UKF)South East (UKJ)South West (UKK)Wales (UKL)Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0410e1 Find a Tender

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:-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

How it was run

Official notice
Appointment period ends
19 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
19 Jan 2024, 12:01 GMT

Timeline

7 Dec 2023 → 19 Jan 2024 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    7 Dec 2023
  2. Notice published
    20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT
  3. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    19 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
  4. Bids opened
    19 Jan 2024, 12:01 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 20 Dec 2023
  1. Published value updated to £10,000,000
    20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT
    was £2,500,000
  2. Status changed to active
    20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 19 Jan 2024, 12:00 GMT
    20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT
  5. Buyer details updated
    20 Dec 2023, 19:06 GMT

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 email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Forestry EnglandContracting authorityMinistry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisionsForestry UK-UK-UK-Bristol: Cafeteria services.: Camping sit, UKContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • HighReview body LondonContact 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