Tender

The supply of winter bedding plants and bulbs 2018

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jul 2018 at 10:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking suppliers for "The supply of winter bedding plants and bulbs 2018", targeting the horticulture industry. This tender is currently at the planning stage with submissions due by 3rd August 2018 at 12:00hrs. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows unrestricted participation from any interested party, and deliveries are to be made to specified locations within Sandwell, UK. The contract period is set to begin on 15th October 2018 and will conclude on 18th October 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of live plants and horticultural products, particularly those that can meet the council's requirements for high-quality winter bedding plants. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include nurseries, garden centres, and wholesalers of plants who can handle the logistics of delivering to multiple council-managed sites in Sandwell. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business visibility and foster partnerships with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of winter bedding plants and bulbs 2018

Notice Description

Sandwell MBC has identified a requirement for the supply of winter bedding plants and Bulbs for its parks, highways and other determined public areas. 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 register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to PQQ's / ITT's or other related documents. In Order To View an On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. 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: 3 August 2018 at 12:00hrs Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on "Tenders" to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on "View Details" in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is 3 August 2018 Delivery Notes The goods are to be delivered free of charge to three locations in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, and at the risk of the Supplier, in such quantities, to such locations, and in such manner as the Council's officers, duly authorised, may from time to time order upon the Official Purchase Order form. The Council will not be liable for goods ordered in any other manner. A delivery note, quoting the Official Purchase Order Number must accompany all goods supplied. Invoices, quoting the Official Purchase Order Number and Delivery Note Number must be submitted in accordance with the instructions on the Official Purchase Order. Goods in Transit the goods shall remain at the risk of the supplier until delivery is completed. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-70e7835b-1ab5-42b5-ba93-31506a2cf7ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/224ece4c-9f1a-420d-955a-6ceccc5c5201
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

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

03451000 - Plants

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Oct 2018 - 18 Oct 2018 30 days
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DE
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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