Tender

Supply of shrubs and general amenity plants - Portsmouth 2018-2022

PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

03 Jul 2018 at 08:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Portsmouth City Council is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of shrubs and general amenity plants for the period of 2018 to 2022. This procurement falls under the category of horticultural goods within the industry of plants. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submission set for 27th July 2018 at 14:00. The council aims to award the contract by 20th August 2018, with the first order expected for delivery in September 2018. The total estimated value of the contract ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 per annum.

This opportunity presents an excellent avenue for businesses engaged in horticultural services, particularly those specialising in the supply of plants and landscaping products. Companies that focus on environmental sustainability and have experience in providing services to local government are well-suited to compete. Given the collaborative nature of this procurement across two departments within the council, suppliers can anticipate ongoing orders throughout the year, providing a stable revenue stream for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of shrubs and general amenity plants - Portsmouth 2018-2022

Notice Description

Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to supply and deliver shrubs and other plants ('plants') to Portsmouth. Two departments within the council, the Green and Clean Team and Parks department, are adopting a collaborative approach to procure the plants and shrubs that they buy throughout the year. The council's Green and Clean Team plant and maintain amenity shrubs around the council's housing and property estates. Proportions of these areas are replanted during dormant periods of the year to maintain the attractiveness of the housing properties and surrounding area. The Council's Parks department shares the same requirement across the parks and recreational areas in and around the city. The council is targeting to have awarded the contract by 20th August 2018, with the first order to be placed immediately afterwards for delivery in September 2018. There is no fixed ordering template or timetable. Orders will be placed during the year as and when shrubs are required throughout the cities estates. The initial contract period will be for 2 years with possibility of extending the term by a further 2 years to a maximum total term of 4 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The combined estimated value of the contract is ?35,000 to ?40,000 per annum. This is split ?20,000 for the Green and Clean team, and ?15,000 to ?20,000 for Parks. Set out below is the procurement timetable. Should the return deadline date change, all tenderers will be informed of this change via Intend. Task Date 1 Invitation to Tender pack released 2nd July 2018 2 Deadline for requests for clarification 20th July 2018 [23:59] 3 Tender return deadline 27th July 2018 [14:00] 4 Site visit w/c 6th August 2018 5 Award Notice 10th August 2018 6 Standstill period end 17th August 2018 [23:59] 7 Contract award 20th August 2018 8 First order placed (contract start date) 22nd August 2018 9 Delivery of first order w/c 10th September 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8daecbc5-28bd-4238-b44b-6dff88bfd892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcf4f562-7d6a-4c0e-886c-16a499acda4d
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
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

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

03451000 - Plants

03451300 - Shrubs

03452000 - Trees

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Aug 2018 - 21 Aug 2020 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
PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Service
Contact Email
procurement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
023 9268 8235

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
PO1 2BJ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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