Award

Landscaping Shrubs

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2025 at 13:05

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton City Council recently completed the procurement for "Landscaping Shrubs," classified under the industry category of Tree-nursery products. The process was initiated as an open tender and has moved to the award and contract stage, with multiple suppliers, including Amethyst Horticulture Limited and Boningale Nurseries Limited, being awarded contracts, each valued at £15,000. The procurement was designed to source goods for the supply of landscaping shrubs, with deliveries to be made within the UK. The process adhered to the legal framework set by Directive 32014L0024, with the contracts signed on 24th June 2025.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses in the horticulture and nursery industry, particularly those with capabilities in supplying trees and shrubs. The procurement process, through an open procedure, allows for broad participation, facilitating the involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the successful bids from several SMEs. Businesses equipped with a robust supply chain and competitive pricing strategies would find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth and visibility within the sector. Furthermore, the setup of a framework agreement extends opportunities for ongoing collaboration and supply, enabling suppliers to establish long-term relationships with the Council.

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Notice Title

Landscaping Shrubs

Notice Description

Landscaping Shrubs - Plants

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e38a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035088-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03450000 - Tree-nursery products

03451300 - Shrubs

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amanda.durnan@southampton.gov.uk, chloe.fox@southampton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AMETHYST HORTICULTURE

BONINGALE NURSERIES

GREENWOOD GROUP

J.A. JONES & SONS (CHURCHTOWN

W.CROWDER & SONS

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