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Spring Bedding Plants for Annual Bedding Display Spring 2027 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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18 Mar 2026 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the supply and delivery of spring bedding plants, intended for their 2027 Annual Bedding Display. The award stage of this tender was finalised on 18th March 2026, marking the completion of the contracting process. This open procedure is categorised under agricultural and horticultural products, with additional emphasis on horticultural services, and involves delivery across various global locations, including the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe. The contract spans from 15th April 2026 to 15th April 2027, with the award valued at £7,603.07 granted to R&S Barnwell Ltd.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the horticultural industry, especially those focusing on agricultural production and services. Companies adept at managing logistics across multiple territories might find this procurement advantageous. While the process was not deemed explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses with substantial delivery capabilities stand to benefit from such contracts. Participating in similar tenders may serve as a gateway to fostering substantial relationships with local government entities like Bedford Borough Council.

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Notice Title

Spring Bedding Plants 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 bedding plants for use in the Spring 2027 bedding display

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9b1f486d-7223-48ff-82db-93fddc03eeee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bacf38b8-b213-43e4-b9ad-844c66a3c09a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,603 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 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

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
Post Town
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

R&S BARNWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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