Tender

Supply of Bedding Plants & Perennials - Plugs & Seedlings for 2026

SHREWSBURY TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shrewsbury Town Council is currently conducting an open procurement process for the supply of bedding plants, grasses, and perennial plugs and seedlings for their summer 2026 displays. This tender, titled "Supply of Bedding Plants & Perennials - Plugs & Seedlings for 2026," falls under the horticultural products category, specifically classified with CPV codes 03121000 and 03451000. The procurement is targeted within the West Midlands region, with a total contract value of £10,000. Interested suppliers must register their interest by the tender closing date on 6th October 2025, at 13:00 BST. The contract period will span from 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2026, illustrating the timeline for the delivery of goods.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in horticultural products to expand their market presence. Businesses focusing on plant cultivation and supply can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships with municipal bodies like Shrewsbury Town Council. The open procedure method provides an accessible entry point for a wide range of suppliers to engage in a competitive procurement process, making it a viable opportunity for both established companies and newer entrants in the horticulture industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Bedding Plants & Perennials - Plugs & Seedlings for 2026

Notice Description

Shrewsbury Town Council are sourcing a supplier for bedding plants, grasses, perennial plugs and seedlings for summer 2026 displays Register interest and comprehensive list will be supplied

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1f03fe4f-4762-422d-a4e3-e5380acaccac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32d907eb-f5f8-49dd-b790-6906c462cdb5
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03121000 - Horticultural products

03451000 - Plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHREWSBURY TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Entwistle
Contact Email
debbie.entwistle@shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07976 601941

Buyer Location

Locality
SHREWSBURY
Postcode
SY1 1JD
Post Town
Shrewsbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Quarry and Coton Hill
Westminster Constituency
Shrewsbury

Further Information

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