Tender

DN704687

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Dec 2023 at 12:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Council is seeking suppliers for the procurement of bedding plants to be used across all council-owned flowerbeds, totaling around 147,000 plants. The council prefers suppliers accredited to British standards or equivalent and encourages minimal use of peat in the plant growing process. The tender is open with a value of £60,000 in GBP, and the deadline for submissions is on January 19th, 2024. The contract period is expected to begin on February 19th, 2024, and end on August 31st, 2024. The procurement falls under the goods category and is specified as an Open Procedure (below threshold).

This tender opportunity from South Tyneside Council presents a chance for suppliers specialising in the plant industry to secure a contract for the supply of bedding plants. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this tender. Businesses interested in sustainable practices and meeting British accreditation standards for plant production would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The engagement period with the council requires adherence to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of English courts for any agreements related to the contract. The location of delivery is in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DN704687

Notice Description

South Tyneside Council wishes to procure bedding plants for all of the council-owned flowerbeds, some 147,000 plants in total. The Council would prefer to engage with a supplier who is accredited to British standard, or similarly approved. Minimal use of peat in the growing process is also preferred. Tender documentation is available to be downloaded on the NEPO ProContract system. If not already registered please register at the following link: https://procontract.due-north.com - this will then grant access to the tender documentation. Please note that registering on ProContract and expressing interest does not mean that you have bid for the tender - once you have registered you will be required to complete and submit the tender documentation. Tenders and all supporting documentation must be priced in Sterling and written in English. Any agreement entered into will be governed by English law and will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. The Council is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest in tendering for this contract opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-991cbb40-bbee-4eae-bad9-ffd2d8dcb918
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ff1e1e9-6d75-4534-ab96-815d2ad98019
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

CPV Codes

03451000 - Plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 6-12 months
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
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Oxby
Contact Email
rebecca.oxby@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Further Information

Notice Documents

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