This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2025 at 09:23

Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

Angus Council has completed the award stage of a significant public procurement process involving a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees, and Shrubs, classified under the industry category CPV 03451000. The framework will be accessible to participating organisations such as Dundee City Council, Perth & Kinross Council, and several others within regions UKM71 and UKM77. The procurement was executed via an open procedure and has transitioned to the award stage as of 24th June 2025, with contracts signed for the supply of Trees, Shrubs, and Bulbs, each valued at hundreds of thousands of GBP. Despite initial lots for Trees, Shrubs, and Bulbs being marked as cancelled in earlier stages, the completed awards indicate successful procurement for these categories.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in horticultural products, with an emphasis on quality and competitive pricing. Suppliers like J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd. and Alba Trees have already been engaged, showcasing possibilities for small- and medium-sized enterprises to supply under this framework. Firms involved in the cultivation and delivery of high-quality plants can greatly benefit from associating with regional authorities like Angus Council. With no minimum spend or guaranteed value, companies have the potential to grow their business by securing call-offs, participating in community benefits initiatives, and leveraging opportunities for recurring contracts projected to extend into 2028.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement For The Supply And Delivery Of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees & Shrubs

Notice Description

Angus Council is inviting tenders for a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Delivery of Bedding Plants, Bulbs, Trees and Shrubs. The Framework will operate on a ranked supplier basis per lot. Further details on the scope of supply and call-off procedures are provided within the tender documents.

Lot Information

Bedding Plants

This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Bedding Plants to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.

Renewal: An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.

Trees

This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Trees to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.

Renewal: An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.

Shrubs

This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Shrubs to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.

Renewal: An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.

Bulbs

This Lot covers the supply and delivery of Bulbs to Angus Council and any participating organisations, as required throughout the duration of the Framework. Full specification, delivery requirements and plant quality standards are provided in the tender documents.

Renewal: An optional extension period of 12 months may be exercised at the sole discretion of Angus Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05043d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035257-2025
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

03451000 - Plants

03451100 - Bedding plants

03451200 - Flower bulbs

03451300 - Shrubs

03452000 - Trees

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Q3 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Angus Council
Additional Buyers

Abertay University

Dundee City Council

Dundee and Angus College

Leisure & Culture Dundee

NHS Tayside

Perth & Kinross Council

University of Dundee

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD8 1AN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Alba Trees

J. A. Jones and Sons (Churchtown) Ltd.

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