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Invitation to Tender for Supply and planting of bulbs in Bedford Borough 2025 - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Bedford Borough Council, involved an invitation to tender for the supply and planting of flower bulbs across various sites in Bedford Borough during Autumn 2025. The tender, classified under the horticultural and nursery products category, used a selective procurement method with an accelerated negotiated procedure. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at GBP 3,890 awarded to LUBBE & SONS (BULBS) LTD. Key dates included the closing of the tender period on 19th September 2025 and the contract period running from 3rd November 2025 to 3rd January 2026. The location for this procurement is Bedford Borough, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in horticulture, nursery products, and landscaping services to leverage their expertise in similar future contracts. While the current procurement concluded with an award, businesses in related sectors can prepare to engage in competitive procurement processes such as this, especially those familiar with selective and accelerated procedures. Companies capable of delivering efficient and high-quality planting services at various scales are well-suited to compete in such tenders, as demonstrated by the involvement of a specialist supplier like LUBBE & SONS (BULBS) LTD.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Supply and planting of bulbs in Bedford Borough 2025 - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of the supply and planting of flower bulbs at various sites in Bedford Borough throughout Autumn 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e8221da-bf89-4b0b-aac3-482eb19451a8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Accelerated negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,890 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
Tristan Addo
Contact Email
tristan.addo@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 718258

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

LUBBE & SONS (BULBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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