Tender

SUPPLY OF BEDDING PLANTS

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is seeking tenders for the "Supply of Bedding Plants," aimed at enhancing the floral displays in various parks and road islands within the East of England. This procurement falls under the horticultural services category and is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender submission deadline set for 6th June 2016. The contract, which is expected to commence from 1st July 2016, will run for three years and includes the delivery of approximately 90,000 bedding plants annually, scheduled for delivery twice a year in June and October.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural sector, particularly those that specialise in the supply and delivery of high-quality plants. Companies that are experienced in fulfilling large-scale contracts and have the capacity to handle seasonal deliveries are well-positioned to compete effectively. With the potential for a lengthy engagement, businesses can expect a stable contract that not only supports local beautification efforts but also contributes to their growth and visibility in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPLY OF BEDDING PLANTS

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council has a number of parks and open spaces and road islands in which high quality floral bedding schemes are provided. The Council seeks tenders from qualified and experienced companies for the supply and delivery of high quality bedding plants to meet this requirement. The contract is for supply of approximately 90,000 plants per annum, split 40,000 (summer) and 50,000 (winter). Full details of the plant types and varieties and also the minimum specifications required are given within the Invitation to tender document. Delivery of the plants is twice per annum during the first week of October and the first week of June. The contract will run for up to three years (six contract deliveries) commencing October 2016. Each June delivery will also include the supply of plants, planting and delivery for approximately 180 Hanging baskets and 36 balcony troughs for City Centre areas.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ee0b017-7fcd-4a05-98e0-d2c45845daef
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2016 - 1 Jul 2019 3-4 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
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB1 2AZ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Petersfield
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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