Tender

CE-193-21 - Supply and Delivery of Summer and Spring Bedding Plants, Planters, Baskets and Barrels

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

04 May 2022 at 10:00

Summary of the contracting process

South Ayrshire Council has initiated a procurement process titled "CE-193-21 - Supply and Delivery of Summer and Spring Bedding Plants, Planters, Baskets and Barrels." This tender falls within the goods industry category and is located in Ayr, UK. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 3rd June 2022. Bidders are required to submit their proposals electronically, adhering to the outlined selection criteria and should be prepared to provide community benefits as part of their tender response.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in horticulture and landscaping services, to engage with the public sector. Companies that specialise in supplying seasonal plants, floral arrangements, or related horticultural products and services will find this procurement well-suited to their expertise. Furthermore, those with robust community engagement initiatives and experience in delivering environmental benefits may have a competitive edge, reflecting the council's commitment to community benefit requirements as stipulated in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

CE-193-21 - Supply and Delivery of Summer and Spring Bedding Plants, Planters, Baskets and Barrels

Notice Description

The Principal Aim of this requirement is to appoint one (1) suitably qualified Supplier, with a minimum of three (3) years' experience, to supply seasonal bedding plants, hanging baskets and floral tubs to South Ayrshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Principal Aim of this requirement is to appoint one (1) suitably qualified Supplier, with a minimum of three (3) years' experience, to supply seasonal bedding plants, hanging baskets and floral tubs to South Ayrshire Council.

Renewal: 3 years (+1) (+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03335c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011455-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

03111000 - Seeds

03451000 - Plants

03451300 - Shrubs

03452000 - Trees

77300000 - Horticultural services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
estimated retender 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001230900

Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
KA7 1DR
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM94 South Ayrshire

Local Authority
South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Ayr West
Westminster Constituency
Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

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