Tender

Hanging Baskets Thetford Town Council

THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thetford Town Council is seeking quotations for the installation and maintenance of hanging baskets and window troughs from 2017 to 2019. This tender, titled "Hanging Baskets Thetford Town Council," falls under the category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with responses due by noon on 3rd January 2017. The installation requires the collection of 124 baskets and maintenance services, including watering and plant replacement, at specified frequencies and conditions. The contract is set to commence on 6th January 2017 and conclude on 31st October 2019, with a total estimated value of £4,000.

This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in horticultural services. Suitable competitors would include businesses with experience in landscaping, plant maintenance, and horticultural design, as well as those equipped to provide comprehensive service proposals. Firms that can demonstrate their capability through required documentation, including public liability insurance and health and safety policies, will stand a stronger chance of winning this contract with the Town Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hanging Baskets Thetford Town Council

Notice Description

Thetford Town Council Is Seeking Quotations for the installation and maintenance of their hanging baskets and window troughs for 2017 - 2019. Contract Length: 1 year and 3 year price Specification Hanging Baskets and window troughs * Collection of 124 baskets from previous contractor. * To check all baskets fixtures every year and renew any that are not safe. * Erection of 124 x 14 inch hanging baskets between the 26th of May and the 2nd of June. (the number of baskets could reduce due to lamp column test failure which can alter from year to year) * Filling off 22 x 24" window troughs. * To line with coco liner, and internal heavy duty plastic water retaining material, approx 100mm deep. Fill with good quality compost with additional water retaining medium and slow release plant food. * Plant the baskets with Begonia Illumination, Lantan, Lobelia, Black Eyed Susan Vine, Petunia Surfinia/million bells, fuchsia, upright geraniums, Ivy Geranium, Gerainbow, Trailing Geraniums. (Not all in one basket) * The Town Council would like the colour palette to be mixed. This means that they would like some baskets with hot colours e.g. yellows oranges and reds, and some with cool colours pinks blues and purples and some a mixture. * To grow on at nursery to a good size prior to positioning in baskets and troughs. * To be delivered and positioned on site - preferably a Sunday or at a time to avoid traffic. Permits for vehicle access to King's street must be obtained from Norfolk County Council. * Maintenance of 124 hanging baskets from end of May - mid October. * To water the baskets 3 times weekly June to mid October before 8am or more frequently if there is hot dry weather. * To use a soluble feed every week to maintain good growth and flowering and would expect to be using this until at least early October. e.g. Hortimix Extra * To replace any plants that die due dry periods * Baskets to be removed approximately mid October and the contents to be removed and the baskets stored over the winter months for future use * The Town Council may wish to add additional baskets to the tender. For each additional basket please provide a price for the provision brackets and fixing of brackets. We also require a price for the provision of basket with the flowers and maintenance. Tender Requirements * A written quote for 1 year and 3 years based on above specification. Please include figures for each year of the tender. * Copy of Public liability Insurance * Health & Safety Policy * Risk Assessment * Method Statement * 3 References (commercial/business) Please note that tenders that do not include all the above will be discarded. Contact name and number: Roz Barnett Amenities Officer, (01842) 770253 rosalindbarnett@thetfordtowncouncil.gov.uk Quotations to be in by noon, Tuesday the 3rd of January 2017

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72f1e09c-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61a150b7-5736-40ae-a474-fa46c16c0bc8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 2-3 years
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
THETFORD TOWN COUNCIL - MAIN NUMBER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
THETFORD
Postcode
IP24 2AT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Breckland
Electoral Ward
Thetford Castle
Westminster Constituency
South West Norfolk

Further Information

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