Planning

Soft Market Testing for Horticultural Supplies

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Mar 2021 at 09:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise titled "Soft Market Testing for Horticultural Supplies," aimed at gauging market interest in establishing a framework agreement for various horticultural products to supply Blaise Plant Nursery. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 8th April 2021. This initiative falls under the agricultural sector, specifically focusing on horticultural supplies, and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Suppliers are encouraged to register their interest through the ProContract e-Tendering System to participate in this early engagement.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural supplies, such as nurseries and suppliers of plants, trees, and gardening products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer Christmas trees, climbers, horticultural sundries, and other related products are particularly well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Engaging in this tender can facilitate growth by allowing these businesses to establish long-term contracts with Bristol City Council, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing for Horticultural Supplies

Notice Description

Blaise Plant Nursery Soft market Questionnaire for the generation of a Framework Agreement for Horticultural Supplies. Bristol City council is looking for the suppliers to supply Blaise nursery with the following:- Christmas Trees, Climbers, Horticultural Sundries , Houseplants, Nursery Stock , Roses, Soft Fruit, Top Fruit; Trees, Wallflowers etc. Bristol City Council is undertaking soft market testing exercise to gauge market interest in the tendering of the framework agreement for Horticultural supplies for Blaise nursery for the above LOTS. The council is utilising the ProContract e-Tendering System to manage this process and communicate with bidders. You need to log on to the system https://procontract.due-north.com/Login to register your interest for Soft Market Testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8f487455-4df2-45ad-b04e-0dae024683fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99bc420f-3269-48ef-a71b-236500c194ae
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ritu Mundray
Contact Email
ritu.mundray@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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