Tender

Gardening Service at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence

BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL

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Tender

16 Mar 2018 at 00:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Consulate General is seeking proposals for a gardening service at its San Francisco official residence, titled "Gardening Service at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence". This procurement falls under the landscape gardening services category and has minimum and maximum contract values of £10,000 and £25,000 respectively. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, aimed at meeting the needs for ongoing garden maintenance and occasional arborist services. The tender is currently in the Tender stage and submissions must be received by 23rd March 2018, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2019.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in garden maintenance and landscaping services, which can manage periodic plant upkeep and respond to additional requirements such as replanting or arborist subcontracting. Businesses that can demonstrate reliability in maintaining gardens to a high standard would particularly benefit from this contract, as the British Consulate General prioritises efficient service provision for its residential properties. The competitive nature of this tender encourages innovative proposals that can fulfil the consulate's maintenance needs while offering value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gardening Service at British Consulate-General San Francisco Official Residence

Notice Description

We require weekly garden maintenance for the property described in the invitation letter. This includes watering plants, plant maintenance, and grass cutting. We may request replanting up to three times annually or as agreed with the successful bidder. Additionally, we may request the successful bidder to subcontract an arborist once annually, or more frequently in emergencies. Costs for arborists and other subcontractors should be included as separate line items in the successful bidder's invoices. Please describe how you will meet these minimum requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a5fe095-4a0e-4240-aaf9-463abaaaddb4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
BRITISH CONSULATE GENERAL
Contact Name
Phillip Huff
Contact Email
phillip.huff@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
14156171320

Buyer Location

Locality
SAN FRANCISCO
Postcode
S W1A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

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