Award

EPP0129 - Bedding Plants

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

26 Nov 2024 at 14:31

Award Notice
Tender

06 Sep 2024 at 15:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council, acting through the Essex Procurement Partnership, has concluded an open procedure for procuring bedding plants on behalf of Tendring District Council. This procurement, part of the grounds maintenance programme, targets enhancing the environment in the district with quality bedding plant displays in various public gardens, including Clacton Seafront, Crescent Gardens Frinton, Marine Gardens Walton, and Mayors Garden Dovercourt. The contract, valued at approximately £165,000, was awarded on 11 November 2024 to Amethyst Horticulture Limited, with a contract period running from 12 November 2024 until 30 September 2027, and an optional extension of up to two additional years. The procurement is classified under the agricultural and horticultural products category and is supported by Essex County Council's commitment to timely deliveries across multiple locations in England.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in horticulture, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. With a requirement for a consistent supply of a diverse selection of bedding plants, there is potential for suppliers who can meet the high standards and specific delivery schedules of Tendring District Council. Businesses involved in plant production, nursery operations, and garden supply chains would be well-suited to compete, benefiting from a steady demand of approximately 45,000 to 67,500 plants yearly. The project offers a substantial opportunity for consistent revenue over the initial three-year term, potentially extending to five years, fostering long-term business relationships and stability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPP0129 - Bedding Plants

Notice Description

Essex County Council, through the Essex Procurement Partnership, is procuring Bedding Plants on behalf of Tendring District Council. Tendring District Council ("the Council") places much emphasis on the quality of the environment within the District for the benefit of residents and visitors and the provision of high class and colourful bedding plant displays throughout its public gardens form a major part of current grounds maintenance programme. The Council uses a wide range of seasonal bedding plants in public gardens across the District, the main displays are located at Clacton Seafront, Crescent Gardens Frinton, Marine Gardens Walton and Mayors Garden Dovercourt. There are further smaller displays at other locations. Planting typically commences during the 1st week of June for Summer Bedding and the 1st week of October for Spring Bedding and is undertaken over three to four week periods. The Council's Open Spaces team carry out planting and maintenance across the District. Plants for spring bedding will be ordered by the end of May and plants for summer bedding will be ordered by the last week in October in each cyclic period. The Contractor will be advised of the exact planting dates for each planting period approximately one month before delivery, this will be dependent on growing conditions and how the current seasonal displays look. The contractor will be required to deliver all plants to nominated points throughout the District and timeliness of delivery is crucial. On average the Council orders approximately 45,000 to 67,500 plants per year for its displays approximately 40,000 to 60,000 for the summer period and 5,000 to 7,500 plants for the autumn period. The Council may order any combination of plants during the contract period for its bedding scheme The Council may place orders with the Supplier based upon a production list of plant requirements chosen from the Pricing Schedule, The pricing rate that shall be applied for each variety of each species will be determined by the total requirement for that variety contained within the individual order. For information there are no assets available for use on this contract. Additional information: All tender documents are on Proactis. It is free to register at https://procontract.due-north.com/SupplierRegistration/Register The link to the Proactis advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=163e0603-626c-ef11-812f-005056b64545 We are only able to accept bids through Proactis. Please submit all clarifications via Proactis messaging function.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff220e31-02ad-47cf-a2f4-a618437d9e9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eef7b652-0d9c-4a50-839a-9004a1d271e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121100 - Live plants, bulbs, roots, cuttings and slips

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMETHYST HORTICULTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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