MFF163 2025-2031 Open Framework for Moorland Plug Plants, Peak District

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

• Peak District National Park Authority UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-033019

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-056592 (view related notices)

Published 12 April 2026, 5:21pm

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Scope Lot
- Lot 1. Lot 1
Framework Contract 1. MFF163 2025-2031 Framework for the supply and delivery of moorland plug plants Other information Procedure Supplier Contracting authority

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Description

Supply & Delivery of Moorland Plug Plants to delivery sites within the Peak District National Park and South Pennines SAC.

A quantity of up to 4,000,000 Plug Plants over 4 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

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Lot 1. Lot 1

Description

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.

Framework

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

1. Framework Evaluation:

1.1. Tenders will be evaluated against the Tender Questionnaire which will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Any Tender that scores "Fail" against any of these requirements may be deemed non-compliant and rejected without further evaluation.

1.2. Framework Suppliers will be selected based on an evaluation using the criteria set out below :

1.2.1 Price (30% of the total score value);

• 30 x (Lowest Tender Price)÷(Supplier X's Price)

1.2.2. Quality criteria (70% of the total score value):

• Quality Criteria 1 - 40%

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 Criteria 2 - 29%

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 Criteria 3 - 1%

Social Value - Explanation as to how the supply of plug plants is actively working to tackle environmental impacts.

1. Evaluation for Call-Offs for Years 1 and 2 of the OFW (including the immediate call off as set out in the Invitation to Tender):

2.1. Contracts awarded under the OFW for Years 1 and 2 of the Framework Lot 1 and lot 2 will be awarded based on an evaluation using the criteria set out below:

2.2 Price (30% of the total score value);

• 30 x (Lowest Tender Price as set out in the Itemised Costs at Appendix 1 )÷(Supplier X's Price)

2.2 Quality criteria (70% of the total score value):

• Quality Criteria 1 - 40%

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 Lots 1 and 2

o Provision of references for above works

• Quality Criteria 2 - 29%

Technical and Delivery Capability

o Capacity of the Supplier to supply the Materials in a time critical manner as detailed by the provision of a delivery schedule

o Provision of methodology to provide an innovative means of packaging plug plants to maximise storage space and efficient transportation.

Quality Criteria 3 - 1%

Social Value - Explanation as to how the supply of plug plants is actively working to tackle environmental impacts

1. Setting the evaluation for Further Competitions:

3.1. The Authority will be able to refine, but not fundamentally alter, the criteria specified below. The Authority user will be able to decide what percentage of marks it wants to allocate to each of the evaluation criteria, within the maximum and minimum amounts allowed.

3.2 The criteria for Further Competitions:

Evaluation Criteria (100%)

3.2.1 Price:

• Minimum and maximum%: 10-90%

• Sub-criteria: N/A

• Sub-criteria % of overall score: To be determined at further competition

3.2.2 Quality:

• Minimum and maximum%: 10-90%

• Sub-criteria:

o Q1 Experience, past performance and ability to deliver work to meet the contract objectives and specifications

o Q2 Technical and delivery capability such as method statements, resources, equipment and schedules

• Sub-criteria % of overall score: To be determined at further competition

3.2.3 Social Value, climate change and carbon reduction (if required):

• Minimum and maximum%: 0-10%

• Sub-criteria: N/A

• Sub-criteria % of overall score: To be determined at further competition

Please see Invitation to Tender for further details

Award method when using the framework

With competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Contract 1. MFF163 2025-2031 Framework for the supply and delivery of moorland plug plants

Lots

Lot 1. Lot 1

Supplier

• MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (E.M.) LIMITED

Contract value

• £0 excluding VAT
• £0 including VAT Above the relevant threshold

Date signed

12 April 2026

Contract dates

• 12 April 2026 to 11 April 2030
• 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

Horticultural and nursery products

Contract locations

• UKC - North East (England)
• UKD - North West (England)
• UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
• UKF - East Midlands (England)

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure

Supplier

MICROPROPAGATION SERVICES (E.M.) LIMITED

• Companies House: 01947193
• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQD-1395-RRJH Ley Springs Loughborough Road

Loughborough

LE12 6NZ

United Kingdom

Email: sphagnum@beadamoss.co.uk

Website: http://www.beadamoss.co.uk

Region: UKF16 - South Nottinghamshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1

Contracting authority

Peak District National Park Authority

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMG-9537-GCRD Aldern House, Baslow Road

Bakewell

DE45 1AE

United Kingdom

Email: Legal.Instructions@peakdistrict.gov.uk

Region: UKF13 - South and West Derbyshire

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government