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T24/25-030 Tender for Planting, Removal and Irrigation of Hanging Baskets for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL

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Award

27 Jan 2025 at 13:53

Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 08:22

Summary of the contracting process

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council is seeking a contractor for the "T24/25-030 Tender for Planting, Removal and Irrigation of Hanging Baskets." This tender falls under the goods industry category, specifically dealing with plants. The process is in the award stage, with the contract being awarded on 27th January 2025 to Whiteisland Nursery. The services will be delivered in the regions under Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council in the UK. The tender was conducted through an open procedure with submission requirements via etendersNI, ensuring strict adherence to quality, contingency planning, and working practices.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in horticulture and landscaping to secure a contract worth £390,000. Companies with strong staff qualifications, relevant experience, and robust working practices are well-suited to compete. The structured criteria, prioritising both quality and cost, create a competitive yet fair environment for businesses. With the possibility of contract extensions, this project offers long-term growth potential for suppliers meeting performance standards and compliance requirements.

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Notice Title

T24/25-030 Tender for Planting, Removal and Irrigation of Hanging Baskets for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council

Notice Description

Lisburn and Castlereagh currently require a contractor to supply, plant, remove and irrigate Hanging Baskets within Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Your submission must be via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Lisburn and Castlereagh currently require a contractor to supply, plant, remove and irrigate Hanging Baskets within Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council. Your submission must be via etendersNI, via this CFT. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: The Contract is a 12 month Fixed Price Contract (except in respect of Value Added Tax) with the option for the Council to extend for two periods of 12 months each, subject to an agreed adjustment of the Contract rates in accordance with the terms of the Contract and a satisfactory performance. Tenderers should note that when pricing this tender, they must take into consideration Living Wage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b05e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002710-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03451000 - Plants

03451100 - Bedding plants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
The Contract is a 12 month Fixed Price Contract (except in respect of Value Added Tax) with the option for the Council to extend for two periods of 12 months each, subject to an agreed adjustment of the Contract rates in accordance with the terms of the Contract and a satisfactory performance. Tenderers should note that when pricing this tender, they must take into consideration Living Wage.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LISBURN AND CASTLEREAGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
andrew.heganlisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Email
andrew.hegan@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LISBURN
Postcode
BT27 4RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Hillhall
Westminster Constituency
Lagan Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITEISLAND NURSERY

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