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Supply of Spring and Summer Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

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14 Dec 2021 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of Spring and Summer Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets, categorised under the goods industry. This open tender aimed to enhance the floral displays throughout Newcastle-under-Lyme, known as the Historic Floral Town. The contract involved the delivery of up to 100,000 bedding plants annually to specified locations within the Borough over an eight-day period. Key details include the active contract with Boverton Nurseries Ltd, worth £221,000, signed on 24th October 2019. The procurement was initiated under the legal basis of the EU procurement directive with a focus on quality and environmental sustainability criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the horticultural supply sector, especially those capable of delivering large-scale seasonal plants and managing the logistics of delivery over a short timeframe. Companies that specialise in plant propagation, have robust horticultural knowledge, and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability will be particularly well-suited to compete. The emphasis on social benefit within existing contracts may attract businesses engaged in community-based projects, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in future public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Spring and Summer Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets

Notice Description

Supply of Spring and Summer Bedding Plants and Hanging Baskets

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contractor shall be required to supply all seasonal bedding plants that will produce excellent floral displays throughout the seasons, and which will further enhance the reputation of Newcastle-under-Lyme - Historic Floral Town. The Contractor shall supply, up to 100,000 bedding plants each year to specific locations within the Borough of Newcastle-under-Lyme, delivered over an 8 day working period as specified within the documents, the seasonal bedding plants required to produce the floral displays. The work shall also include for the collection from the Council of the hanging baskets which are currently about 100 in number of various sizes, (This number changes from year to year due to sponsorship requirement), making up, growing on and the delivery of these, to specific locations within the Borough.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0300b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031040-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£221,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Postcode Area
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Boverton Nurseries ltd

Further Information

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