Tender

Supply of Flowers and Floral Displays

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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01 Jul 2020 at 14:55

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01 Jul 2020 at 14:51

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01 Jul 2020 at 14:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has issued a tender for the supply of flowers and floral displays, aiming to establish a framework agreement for fresh and artificial floral arrangements, as well as planter items. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 12 August 2020. The contract, anticipated to commence on 14 September 2020, will span a year, ending on 13 September 2021. Bidders may submit proposals for one or more of the three lots available, which include options for one-off projects, long-term hire, and ad-hoc requirements. The procurement method is an open procedure, operating below threshold limits, with delivery expected at the main campus located in Coventry, West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in floral services, particularly those offering innovative floral arrangements or related products. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in both fresh and artificial floral displays may find this an advantageous opportunity to expand their market presence by catering to the needs of a prominent educational institution. Additionally, those with capabilities in long-term rental services for floral displays are encouraged to participate, as suppliers may benefit from regular contracts across different categories, enhancing business sustainability and growth in the floral industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Flowers and Floral Displays

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement is seeking proposals from suppliers of fresh and artificial floral displays, planter arrangements and associated items with a view to forming framework agreement to meet the University's needs. The agreement will cover decorative plant arrangements of a mix of both fresh and artificial flowers for events on campus and delivery outside of the University, along with long term hire of displays for University Departments. The Framework will be split into three lots, detailed below. Lot 1 - One-off Projects Lot 2 - Long Term Hire Lot 3 - Ad Hoc and Small Scale Requirements It is anticipated that the agreement will be awarded to a minimum of one supplier in each lot. Bidders may tender for one or more of the lots; where efficiencies may exist for award to be made to a sole supplier across lots, this should be detailed in supplier tender returns. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a8ea1e4b-27bd-4445-b91f-4afc5df6e70f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6bf4488-f962-4041-88e3-03305bb2f823
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

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

CPV Codes

03121200 - Cut flowers

03121210 - Floral arrangements

39293200 - Artificial flowers

39298300 - Flower bowls

77330000 - Floral-display services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Sep 2020 - 13 Sep 2021 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Quanda Randle
Contact Email
q.randle@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476528169

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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