Tender

Horticultural Supplies Framework

EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Jun 2022 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The East Ayrshire Council is currently conducting a tender for the "Horticultural Supplies Framework," focusing on the procurement of horticultural and nursery products. This open procurement process invites suppliers to submit bids by 11 July 2022. The project aims to provide various horticultural products, including bedding plants, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets, and general horticultural materials, with contract periods lasting up to 720 days and opportunities for renewal. The procurement will adhere to community benefit requirements, encouraging suppliers to enhance local contributions through their bids.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in horticultural supplies, including nurseries, garden centres, and suppliers of landscape materials, to establish or expand their contracts with a regional authority. Given the competitive nature of the procurement, companies that can demonstrate quality and value for money will be well-positioned to succeed. With a framework agreement allowing for multiple suppliers and a commitment to electronic submissions, this procurement initiative opens the door for innovative and community-focused businesses ready to meet the needs of East Ayrshire Council.

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Notice Title

Horticultural Supplies Framework

Notice Description

Framework for horticultural products including bedding plants, trees, shrubs, hanging baskets.

Lot Information

Bedding Plants

Lot 1- Bedding plants. Annual bulk order through Greener Services with smaller orders placed occasionally via other departments.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Trees and Shrubs

Lot 2 - Trees and Shrubs

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Hanging Baskets

Lot 3 - Hanging baskets. Annual bulk order via Greener Services department with possibility of smaller orders from other Council departments.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Flowering Bulbs

Lot 4 - Flowering bulbs

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Horticultural Materials

Lot 5 - General horticultural materials including bark, compost, tree irrigation and stakes etc.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034366
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015552-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

03100000 - Agricultural and horticultural products

03120000 - Horticultural and nursery products

03121000 - Horticultural products

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

03451000 - Plants

03451100 - Bedding plants

03451200 - Flower bulbs

03451300 - Shrubs

03452000 - Trees

39298300 - Flower bowls

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, in 2, 3 or 4 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
zoe.wilson@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1563576183

Buyer Location

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

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