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Spring Bulbs for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD

Bedford Borough Council

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the award stage for the procurement of spring bulbs intended for their Spring 2027 bedding display. With a focus on horticultural and nursery products, the tender falls under the industry category of horticultural services. This open procurement procedure, which was officially awarded on 18th March 2026, involves the supply and delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The contract period is set to begin on 15th April 2026 and conclude on 15th April 2027.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for suppliers in the horticultural goods industry to expand their market presence by aligning with a public body like Bedford Borough Council. Businesses specializing in the growth, supply, and delivery of horticultural products could particularly benefit from such opportunities. Although the process is not tailored specifically for SMEs or VCSE organisations, established suppliers capable of fulfilling large-volume orders efficiently stand well-suited to compete and grow through such partnerships. The successful supplier for this contract is LUBBE & SONS (BULBS) LTD, a reputable name in the bulb industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spring Bulbs for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD

Notice Description

Bedford Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of the supply and delivery of Spring Bulbs for use in the Spring 2027 bedding display

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8426e3aa-d35f-43cb-adbc-52e65a3f757f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b87e4d35-60fc-4698-98bd-c4ba06c5b7f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,638 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lubbe & Sons (Bulbs) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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