Tender

Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

12 Jan 2018 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply of summer bedding plants as part of its procurement process. This tender, titled "Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants," falls under the horticultural products category. The closing date for submission is 1st February 2018 at 15:00hrs, with the contract period set to commence on 8th February 2018 and conclude on 29th May 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, indicating that any interested supplier can participate in the tender.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in horticultural products, including bedding plants and related items. Companies engaged in the manufacture or supply of horticultural materials will be well-positioned to compete, especially given the estimated contract value of £5,000.00 to £10,000.00. Suppliers should be ready to align with Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's requirements, including collecting pots and trays post-planting at no additional cost to the Council.

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Notice Title

Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants

Notice Description

Quotation for the Supply of Summer Bedding Plants Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking quotations for the supply of summer bedding plants, for its parks, highways and other determined public areas. Pots are to be full English type 3.5" 9F for summer bedding and all vac packs, must be plastic. Under no circumstances will polystyrene packaging of any type be accepted. The Contractor will be expected to collect all pots/trays from designated sites upon completion of planting, at no extra cost to Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council. It is estimated the total value of supply of the bedding plants will be in the region of PS5,000.00 to PS10,000.00. However, this information is intended to assist with the preparation of your bid. The Council does not bind itself to this or any other figure and is not a guarantee of business which may be generated from this contract. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to go into 'My Tenders' and gain access to all related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Thursday 1st February 2018 at 15:00hrs Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f5f291d-0cbd-41df-a73b-aadab6ec17a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc4a38c9-3b16-42ff-85e9-237113d27a9d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03111900 - Flower seeds

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

03451000 - Plants

03451100 - Bedding plants

03451200 - Flower bulbs

03451300 - Shrubs

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2018 - 29 May 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mark Webster
Contact Email
mark_webster@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 3626

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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